Archived News for Industry Professionals
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.
Significance tests for big builds
Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure program will be subject to a review using the metric of ‘national significance’.
Stone submissions released
Safe Work Australia has released the submissions on a proposed prohibition on the use of engineered stone.
Thales pleads guilty to vehicle crush
Defence contractor Thales Australia has pleaded guilty in a Victorian court to the death of a worker.
Feds to buy radar firm
Australia could nationalise a critical Defence radar maker for security purposes.
Gas cap to continue
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.
Origin secures wind deal
Origin Energy is partnering with Renewable Energy Systems (RESS) to develop two offshore wind projects in Gippsland.
Super funds face Santos claims
Indigenous people are taking legal action against super funds over mining investments.
Big cheques for old heads
A legion of retired US military leaders have picked up work as consultants to Australia’s Navy.
Military billions outlined
The Albanese government has committed $3.8 billion to strengthen the country’s northern defences as part of a new response to the threat posed by China.
Big deal for Gatto-linked firm
A company owned by the daughter of Australian underworld figure Mick Gatto has won a $222 million road upgrade project from the Victorian government.
Council staffing blocks builders
Builders say a lack of council planning staff is holding back projects.
Farm risks outlined
An inquiry has made recommendations to reduce risks in some of the most dangerous work in Australia.
Olympic Dam death investigated
A young worker at BHP's Olympic Dam mine site in South Australia has tragically died following a “serious crash” that occurred on the site on Tuesday.
Porter fund coming
Victoria has pledged to pay out approximately $15 million to affected by the Porter Davis collapse ...
QR charged over fatal crash
Queensland Rail is set to face criminal charges over a fatal train crash almost two years ago in Central Queensland.
Whitehaven goes for smaller digs
Whitehaven Coal has announced a $150 million investment in a smaller version of its Vickery project ...