Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2024
Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the Albanese government reached an agreement with the Greens.
SA signs AUKUS deal
South Australia and Maryland have formalised a significant collaboration aimed at developing the skilled workforce needed for the AUKUS program.
Santos case conduct probed
The conduct of the Environmental Defenders Office in a court case with Santos has been reviewed.
State swells big battery
The Queensland Government has announced a major expansion of Stanwell's Central Queensland battery energy storage system.
Shale collusion alleged
The United States shale oil industry faces lawsuits and regulatory actions over alleged collusion to manipulate prices.
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
Powerful split in big policies
While Labor has put the focus back on gas, the Coalition is holding on to its nuclear ambitions.
Suspension over lung failure
A provider has been suspended over substandard black lung testing for coal miners.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Defence 'hardening' funded
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
Mine maps backed
The Federal Government is funding millions of dollars worth of mapping for mining companies.
Big fine for cobalt exposure
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.