Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2018
The multi-billion dollar Inpex-Icthys gas project will soon make its first shipment of gas to Japan.
SA battery on track to repayment
Financial forecasts suggest SA’s Tesla lithium-ion battery will make back a third of its construction costs in its first year of operation.
Musk hit with fraud claim
US regulators want to oust Elon Musk as chief executive of Tesla on allegations of securities fraud.
Qantas to build QLD school
Qantas has announced plans to build a multi-million-dollar pilot training centre in Queensland.
CSIRO has eyes on space
Australia’s national science agency wants to get involved in NASA’s plan to build a Moon base.
New ship passes float test
Australia’s new icebreaker has passed the most important test of a seagoing vessel – proving it floats.
NSW issues transport program
NSW wants to reduce serious injuries and fatalities in the transport sector.
SA losing protection scheme
The SA Government is scrapping laws intended to punish companies that exploit workers.
Adani moving on rail plan
Adani has triggered a new regulatory process for the rail line to its planned Carmichael coal mine.
ASIC urges climate details
ASIC says Australian companies should do more to disclose risks posed by climate change.
Labor backs TPP-11 trade deal
Federal Labor has given up its opposition the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Lithium shipments lining up
An Australian producer is preparing to ship high-tech lithium-iron internationally.
Rubbish power coming to QLD
Queensland is paving the way for construction of a $400 million waste-to-energy incinerator near Brisbane.
Schott fires at PM's plans
Energy Security Board chair Kerry Schott has warned the Morrison government against threats to energy companies.
Black Dog launches safety posters
A new program seeks to deliver widespread mental health messages to construction workers.
First load for new waste site
Environmental concern has clouded the launch of a hazardous waste dump in southern Tasmania.
Safe work month coming
October is National Safe Work Month, and authorities want all companies to use it to take stock of their safety initiatives.
Basslink wants Hydro money
Basslink has officially raised a dispute with Hydro Tasmania over the failure of the subsea cable.
Carmichael takeover waits on pay
The Queensland Government says the Adani mine site will remain under native title until finance is confirmed.
Dangerous fumes called out
The mining industry is being confronted about the danger of underground diesel fumes.