Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2018
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Charges over concrete death
A Victorian concrete pumping contractor has been convicted and fined $500,000 after the death of a worker.
Gap in Oaky protest
Oaky North miners will soon return to work after spending 230 days on the picket.
New layer for future windows
Australian engineers have come up with a smart window material that lets in more heat during the cold and blocks the sun’s rays on hot days.
Rio plugs local spend
Rio Tinto says it has committed around $2 billion to more than 1000 Australian business from a single project.
Watchdog bosses build bank
ABCC leaders received 14 per cent pay rises last year, while agency staff recevied just 1 per cent on average.
IHAP plans slammed
The local government lobby is concerned some councils are about to lose planning rights.
Court opens path to Adani ILUA
The Federal Court has rejected a native title group’s move to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement
Court rules on union fine funding
The High Court of Australia says CFMEU officials can be ordered to pay penalties out of their own pocket.
WA seeks FIFO mental health input
Authorities in WA want feedback on a draft code of practice for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mental health.
Adani passes second check
The federal environment department investigated into Adani’s failure to disclose links to a mining company convicted of causing serious environmental harm, but found it was not enough to sway the approval of the Carmichael mine.
Hydro-fuel site supported
South Australia's renewable technology fund has backed a plan for a hydrogen plant at Port Lincoln.
Lock The Gate gives CSG apology
The Lock The Gate Alliance has apologised to Origin Energy and the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the NT for its “scandalous allegations”.
Morwell gets heritage nod
The asbestos-riddled old Morwell Power Station and briquette factory has been granted heritage listing.
NEG discussion starts
Authorities have proposed allowing energy retailers to defer some of their emissions reductions under the NEG.
Report backs renewable 'love'
The Climate Council has released a report celebrating Australia’s “love affair” with renewable energy and battery storage.
FWC slammed in WA coal deal
WA’s longest-running coal industry pay dispute looks set to end this week.
Uranium appeal dismissed
WA’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal to stop development of a uranium project in the Northern Goldfields.