Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
BCA slams union plan
The business sector is not happy with the government’s plan for unions to oversee a workplace watchdog.
Liddell closure marked
The Liddell Power Station, located in the NSW Hunter Valley, has officially ceased its operations after 52 years of generation.
Mine lake plan questioned
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.