Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2017
Rio Tinto shareholders have agreed to sell its NSW coal assets to China-backed miner Yancoal for AU$3.5 billion.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Court starts on 2015 oil spill
A Panama-based company faces millions in fines for allegedly spilling tonnes of oil near the Great Barrier Reef.
Cheap flights should give pause
An aviation expert says people should think twice before booking the cheapest flights they can find.
Email arrest in union fight
A construction company manager has been arrested amid a war between builders and unions in Victoria.
Reviews start after big ship crash
Multiple investigations are gathering details on the collision of a tanker and a US warship.
Vic. in line for big rail boost
The Federal Government will provide over $1 billion towards Victoria's Regional Rail package.
ACCC asked to check Acland ads
Opponents of a Queensland coal project have called on the ACCC to investigate what they say is misleading advertising.
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
AMEC questions WA department
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been slammed for leaving a mine safety levy and trust fund $10 million in debt.
Rio boss goes down in British probe
Rio Tinto director John Varley has resigned after being charged by Britain's Serious Fraud Office.
Perth could need new desal
The West Australian government is being asked consider a new desalination plant expected to cost over $1 billion.
Springvale improvements approved
The NSW Government has approved a mine water treatment project aimed at improving Sydney's drinking water supplies.
WA bans new uranium
The WA Government has banned uranium mining, but will allow four projects that have approval to proceed.
Cash backs Aerocare claims
Michaelia Cash has joined an argument between the TWU, ABC and aviation services company, Aerocare.
Labor baulks at language test
The Opposition says it will not support the Federal Government’s proposed citizenship changes.
Melbourne cladding checked
Melbourne's Lord Mayor says the city is “very close” to fixing potentially dangerous cladding at 17 of the city's buildings.
Power price hikes spread
Origin Energy has announced double-digit electricity price increases in South Australia and New South Wales from next month.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.