Archived News for Industry Professionals
Melbourne Airport has confirmed PFAS contamination has spread in water beyond the airport boundaries.
Big QLD wind plan advanced
Approval has been granted for a billion-dollar wind farm in central Queensland.
Report calls for water cut
The Productivity Commission says special water rights for the mining industry should be scrapped.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
Brisbane launches flood fund
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs have been offered funding for modifications to improve their flood immunity.
Gupta wants more Whyalla works
British billionaire businessman Sanjeev Gupta is planning a major investment in the city of Whyalla.
ICAC speaks on safety powers
The powers of South Australia's workplace safety inspectors puts them at “significant risk of corruption, including bribery and coercion” ...
Rudd gives evidence in pink batts case
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says the pink batts scheme would not have proceeded if its safety risks were better understood.
Union wins ACT fight
A long-running court battle between the ABCC and the CFMEU in Canberra appears to have ended.
Coal port plans abandoned
Plans to expand the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Paper mill wants green power
Australian Paper wants to build a $600 million incinerator to turn waste into power.
Power firms agree on closure
The Victorian Government has secured a deal with Latrobe Valley power companies that will see them give the state five years’ notice if they intend to close.
UTS set for high-tech mining
Australian engineers are looking for ways to 3D-print mining equipment.
FWC orders wage rise
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent to $719.20 a week.
FMG advances Pilbara plan
Fortescue is moving ahead on the $1.7 billion Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara.
More fines over powerline injury
Two companies have now been fined over an incident in which an apprentice was seriously burned after making contact with powerlines.
WA looks for lithium boost
The WA Government has set up a taskforce to capture more of the lithium battery production process.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
BHP makes deal with QLD
BHP has reached an “in principle” agreement with Queensland over a $288 million coal royalty dispute.
Bulb ban coming soon
An upcoming ban will see halogen lights disappear from Australian stores within two years.