Archived News for Industry Professionals
NT WorkSafe has charged a government department over the death of a Darwin musician.
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Ergon faces overcharge claims
Over 1,000 Queensland businesses have been “illegally overcharged” by Ergon.
Frydenberg launches liquid review
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has announced a review of liquid fuel security.
Billions breathe heavy pollutants
New data shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.
CDP scheme criticised
The Federal Government’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled ineffective and potentially harmful.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Rio buying robo-drills
Rio Tinto is buying more robo-drills to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity”.
Unions push manslaughter laws
Unions want new industrial manslaughter laws in Victoria to hold bosses responsible.
Alinta makes Liddell bid
Hong Kong’s Alinta Energy is making an official offer for AGL Energy’s ageing Liddell coal plant.
CEFC funds high-tech meters
The CEFC has given $5 million in support for a company that makes energy-saving thermostats.
Experts want different waste focus
An expansion of waste-to-energy projects is on the way, but experts say we cannot burn out problems away.
Plans to deal with China ban
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
CSIRO reports on work challenges
A new report looks at the challenges for safety and workers’ compensation from new technologies and ways of working.
Mine inquiry hears safety claims
A coronial inquest has heard details of the day a man died in a mud rush at the Mount Lyell copper mine in Tasmania.
Call for coal fund re-jig
Environment Victoria wants a $90 million “clean coal” fun to be spent on the transition away from reliance on coal.