Archived News for Industry Professionals
NT WorkSafe has charged two construction companies over the death of a man at the Inpex Onshore LNG Facility.
Hanssen faces prosecution
WorkSafe WA is prosecuting a building company that employed a labour hire backpacker who died as a result of a fall in 2016.
Rio-linked mine accused of pollution
A mine joint-owned by Rio Tinto is polluting a community in Guinea, villagers say.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
Buyer sought for big oil ship
Taxpayers face a big bill if a buyer cannot be found for a rust-riddled oil platform.
Kimba backs waste dump
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
Victoria to fell logging
The Victorian Government has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to end native logging.
Green power hits new peak
Australia has met half of its net electricity demand with renewables for the first time.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.
Mine's use checked again
Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated over its groundwater use.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
Cladding list to stay secret
A list of 444 NSW buildings potentially clad in flammable material will not be made public.
India out of giant trade deal
Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to terms on the world's largest trade deal.
Native logging allowed
The Queensland Government has allowed the harvesting of a native forest to continue, claiming it will save up to 500 jobs.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
ETU to maintain pressure
The electricians' union says it will not relent in its attacks on crossbench senators over anti-union laws.
Farmers lose coal fight
Queensland farmers in the grip of drought have lost a legal fight against a coal project.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.