Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2021
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Experts push zero pollution
Scientists want Australian governments, federal and state, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.
Advocate succeeds in final days
One of Australia’s most prominent asbestos compensation advocates has died.
Bravus blacklist outlined
A major builder says it cannot get insurance for work on a controversial coal mine.
Builder cops crane fine
An engineering company has been fined after a crane collapsed onto a building in NSW.
Major female workforce missed
A major union has slammed the new federal budget for ignoring industries in which women dominate the workforce.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Colonial pays to free pipes
A major fuel pipeline firm in the US has paid hackers millions to regain control of its infrastructure.
CSIRO plots solar peak
New stats show Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.
Government gas may need diesel
Australia’s taxpayer funded gas-fired power plant may have to run on diesel for its first six months.
VicForests wins appeal
VicForests has won its appeal against a ruling that threatened its logging activities in native forests.
More gains for future cells
Australian experts have shown that next-gen solar panels can run cooler.
Unions warn of local dump
Unions say Australia’s industrial anti-dumping authority cannot properly safeguard domestic industries.
Coal site picked for green switch
A new company is turning an old power station into a battery and industrial zone.
Diesel rebate tops $7.8 billion
Making fossil-fuel industries pay for diesel could save Australian taxpayers $7.8 billion a year.
Hybrid power plan funded
Approval has been granted for Australia's first net-zero hybrid power station.