Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2017
Barnaby Joyce says the Nationals would support a clean energy target, if the Liberals agree allow high-efficiency coal in the mix.
States making ground on target
State governments are moving towards a new clean energy target, but the Federal Government wants to take it slow.
Review seeks space options
The Federal Government has announced a review that could lead to the creation of an Australian space agency.
NSW buying back to protect farms
The NSW Government says it will buy back a majority of the controversial Shenhua Watermark Coal exploration licence.
Concerns raised on Aldi taps
Taps sold at supermarket chain Aldi could contaminate drinking water with lead at up 15 times the maximum allowable level.
NT picked for battery factory
Australian company Energy Renaissance has announced plans to build a giant battery factory in Darwin.
Galilee could drain other basins
Analysts say jobs and exports from existing coal regions will be decimated by development in the Galilee Basin.
New union for CDP workers
A new union has formed for Indigenous people involved in a controversial work-for-the-dole scheme.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
NT retains Darwin Port stake
The NT Government is claiming a win after deciding not to sell its stake in Darwin Port, even though it delivers no extra profits and gives up the right of veto.
Rinehart wants WA water
Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
States respond to UK blaze
London’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire has prompted regional building reviews across Australia.
WestConnex compensation claim leaked
Contractors on Sydney's WestConnex have reportedly handed the Berejiklian Government a $1 billion compensation bill.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Garnet mine signs wind/solar deal
The world’s largest industrial garnet producer, GMA Garnet, is backing a three megawatt wind and solar farm in Western Australia.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
New papers for today's nuclear debate
There are not many topics in Australian public debate more polarising than nuclear power, but a new report could update the conversation to at least contain more recent facts.