Archived News for Industry Professionals
Australian households are embracing rooftop solar installations at an unprecedented rate.
EU trade talks drag
Australia and the European Union have hit a roadblock in their five-year-long negotiations for a free trade agreement.
Queensland outlines big REZ
Queensland has unveiled plans to establish 12 renewable energy zones (REZs) as part of a $62 billion energy transition initiative.
Fukushima flow protested
Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing anxiety among its neighbouring countries.
South32 slapped for thirst
Mining company South32 after admitting to draining drinking water in NSW.
"Nightmare" sites slammed
New South Wales Building Commissioner David Chandler has expressed horror at the “third world” and “nightmare” safety conditions observed at two construction sites in Newcastle.
Big builder in administration
The building arm of troubled Sydney developer Toplace Group has been placed under voluntary administration.
Fine set for horror injury
A juice company has been hit with a $120,000 fine following a distressing workplace incident.
Heat could kill NT work
Outdoor labour may become impossible as Northern Australia faces a looming heat crisis.
Illegal deals tracked
Over 25 megatonnes of hazardous chemicals have been traded illegally between 2004 and 2019, despite regulations in place to mitigate their trade, suggests new global research.
Volcano case underway
Three brothers who own Whakaari White Island are facing charges over the deadly eruption that occurred in 2019.
Big deal for Boxers
Anthony Albanese has secured a groundbreaking defence export deal with Germany worth over $1 billion.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Lines review launched
The federal government has launched a review of planning processes for high-voltage transmission lines.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Sub body launched
Nuclear submarine dreams are becoming reality, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.