Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2017
The federal energy minister may change the rules so that the CEFC can fund carbon capture.
Monadelphous makes PNG moves
Australian firm Monadelphous has entered into a joint venture with US firm Jacobs Engineering to access PNG oil.
SpaceX speeding to ISS
Another SpaceX Falcon rocket is on its way to the International Space Station.
Experts douse clean coal dream
A major energy generator says there will not be any new coal power stations built in Australia.
Mine rehab outlined
The Australia Institute says over 60,000 mines have been abandoned across Australia, and there is no solid plan on what to do with them.
WestConnex funding re-checked
The Federal Government's $3.5 billion pledge to Sydney's WestConnex project has been criticised.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
NT WorkSafe slammed
Workers are rallying against NT WorkSafe after a spate of accidents including the death of a sailor last month.
Stoush over safe removal
A company that built portable buildings using asbestos-contaminated materials is fighting calls for it to be removed.
Transporters want in on union talks
Key transport groups say they have been left out of a Transport Workers Union safety summit.
Political twists cloud energy fix
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refined his line of attack on renewable energy.
Protest risk cited in FOI silence
The Federal Government agency looking at Adani’s $1 billion loan request will not have to give details to the public.
Silicon seen as powerful new means
An Adelaide company is using a CSIRO design to create the next generation of battery technology.
Turnbull returns IAC
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
Infrastructure waste detailed
A new report says around ten per cent of Australian infrastructure spending is entirely wasted.
Vic looks at gas bans
The Victorian Government has gained opposition support for a permanent ban on fracking.
NT takes up predecessor's plan
The NT government has reinstated a popular tradies scheme, after months of rejecting it.
Open cut black lung in NSW
A NSW coal mine worker has been diagnosed with the state’s first case of black lung since...
Train delays to drag on
Queensland Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has resigned after a review of a driver shortage and timetable failures...