Archived News for Industry Professionals
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed the Coalition's nuclear power fantasy.
Gas fire cuts off Gladstone
Authorities have responded after a fire cut gas supplies to the industrial city of Gladstone.
Green funds flow to neighbours
Australia has announced a $2 billion green energy fund for southeast Asia.
SQM eyes local expansion
Chilean lithium giant SQM has unveiled plans for an 'aggressive' expansion in Australia.
Waste energy firing up
A pioneering waste-to-energy project has been announced amid job cuts in Victoria.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Industry seeks EV workers
Industry experts say Australia is facing a severe shortage of EV mechanics.
Pollution linked to brain effect
Tiny particles in air pollution have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Psychological trends mapped
Safe Work Australia has released new findings on the state of psychological health within workplaces.
AEMO chair announced
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has officially announced Professor Mary O’Kane AC as its new Independent Chair of the Board.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Builder faces big fine
A prominent Tasmanian construction company faces over a million dollars in penalties after a safety breach that resulted in severe injuries.
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.