Archived News for Industry Professionals

The Victorian Government will apply a 2.75 per cent gold royalty from 2020.

Australia joins Mars effort

Australia will spend $150 million to get involved in America's planned mission to the Moon and then Mars.

Drone strike shows crude links

The drone strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure has highlighted the fragile and interconnected relationship between crude oil supply and the global economy, experts say.

ExxonMobil offloading

ExxonMobil has announced plans to sell its assets in the Gippsland Basin, off Victoria's south-east coast.

Pipes required for WA boom

Experts are waiting to see whether fracking in WA will become economically viable.

Taylor threatens Liddell

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has waved the government’s ‘big stick’ at the Liddell power plant.

Wind farm rejection questioned

Reports say Josh Frydenberg ignored his departmental experts to block two wind turbines on Lord Howe Island in 2017.

CSIRO studies influential few

CSIRO research shows a handful of corporations influence the future of the world.

Littleproud demands dams

David Littleproud has again called for more dams.

Silicosis cases rise

Reports say there has been a nationwide surge in new silicosis cases.

'Big stick' looms again

The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.

Bight oil could drain SA

A Great Australian Bight oil industry would require decades of subsidies, experts say.

Oil attack ripples worldwide

International oil prices have jumped following an attack in Saudi Arabia.

Taylor wants coal maintained

Energy minister Angus Taylor wants Australia’s coal-fired power generators “running at full tilt”.

VW settles diesel dispute

Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.

Federal ICAC bill passed

The Senate has voted to establish a federal anti-corruption body.

Kid injured on Canberra site

A Canberra developer will pay a fine of $180,000 after a schoolboy broke his neck on a worksite.

AEMO opens connector plans

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and TransGrid have opened consultation on plans for the interconnector between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW).