Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2016
Fifteen people have been killed by a gas explosion at a coal mine in south western China.
Amberley cancer claim questioned
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has denied an alleged cancer link from exposure to toxic chemicals in an F-111 jet fighter program.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Curtis smashing gas game
The $25 billion Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland is driving Origin Energy revenue, despite weak prices.
Taskforce to tackle power moves
Victoria is setting up a taskforce to plan closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station.
Teo wants rural role for robots
Experts want to use autonomous drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities.
Palaszczuk pays for dam studies
The Queensland Government will spend $15 million on dam feasibility studies that it says Barnaby Joyce is avoiding.
Cracks appear in Myer site defence
An audit has found there was some prior knowledge of issues before a wall collapse in Tasmania.
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
TAI makes $100m water claim
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.