Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2018
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Mine leak harms FNQ creek
A mothballed Queensland mine has been found to have contaminated waterways.
CSIRO scores in safe gold trial
CSIRO has produced gold using a non-toxic chemical process without cyanide and mercury.
Latest fatality stats released
The latest figures on national work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities are out.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Victoria pledges big rail loop
The Victorian Government has unveiled a plan to build a multi-billion-dollar underground rail loop.
APA boss says probe not needed
The ACCC’s immense powers make a royal commission into the energy sector unnecessary, an industry leader says.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Musks ditches private move
Tesla will remain a public company after Elon Musk announced he has given up plans to take it private.
NSW lights up LED plan
The NSW Government will spend $72 million from its Climate Change Fund to help businesses and households reduce energy costs.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.
SA copper centre launched
A new research centre has been set up to bring an academic edge to the copper industry.
Delays raised in rail review
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into the Sydney's light rail project is reviewing significant delays in the project.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
Small town taking on big bottler
Rural Victorians have launched a global campaign to stop water from local supplies being bottled.
Native rights at risk in Adani appeal
Traditional owners who oppose the Adani mine are at risk of having their native title rights extinguished.