Archived News for Industry Professionals
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Golden dawn for Victoria
Plans are afoot for production to restart at several historic Victorian gold mines.
Opal Tower issues aired
Insiders have exposed apparent flaws in the construction of Sydney’s Opal Tower.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Firms form powerful charter
Australia's biggest electricity companies are putting together a new energy charter.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Dam spill kills over 65
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
ARENA studies geothermal homes
ARENA wants to study the benefits of geothermal energy in the residential sector and greenfield estates.
Big rise for casual coal staff
Permanent contracts will be offered to casual coal workers in NSW after a landmark agreement between the mining union and the colliery's operator.
Blackouts hit heated state
Over 200,000 Victorian homes plunged into darkness in heatwave conditions on Friday.
Coal terminal fight continues
Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) workers are set to strike in their fight for job security.
Works starts on Sunraysia solar
Construction is underway on the 255MW Sunraysia solar farm in NSW – one of Australia’s largest.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.