Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2022
South32 appears to be scrapping its controversial Dendrobium coal mine extension plans in NSW.
Seawater cement tested
Researchers say new seawater-derived cement could decarbonise the concrete industry.
BHP slams QLD hike
BHP has blamed Queensland’s royalty scheme for its decision to pause new coal investments in the state.
Safeguard talks launched
The Australian government is consulting industry and broader stakeholders on its emissions reduction rules.
Silence over Chinese port deal
Defence is keeping its national security review of a Chinese-owned company's lease of Darwin Port secret.
Treasury releases skills outline
The federal treasury has released an issues paper ahead of the government’s two-day jobs and skills summit.
EV incentives considered
The Albanese government is considering imposing carbon emissions rules on new car sales to boost electric vehicle take-up.
PBO predicts steep rail cost
New analysis suggests building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop will cost about $200 billion.
WA pays for innovation demo
The WA government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote its innovation capability.
Fossil reductions deemed weak
Emissions reductions by fossil fuels giant will still overshoot the 1.5°C warming limit in the Paris Agreement, experts say.
Building cop's letter revealed
Details of former NSW building commissioner David Chandler's resignation have been sent to ICAC.
CCC head makes federal suggestions
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Energy MPs reach agreement
Australia’s federal, state and territory energy ministers have voted to focus on emissions reduction as an energy goal.
Ex-PM's secret posts slammed
Reports say former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into additional federal government portfolios when in office.
Tyre concrete tested
Engineers have discovered a way to replace all of the conventional aggregates in concrete with rubber from discarded tyres.
ARENA funds steam test
ARENA is funding a pilot project to generate steam from stored thermal energy.
CEFC backs QLD connection
The federal government is paying to connect a massive new Queensland wind farm to the national grid.
Deepwater spill still seen
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable in 2020.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
Court pauses WA road build
A Federal Court injunction holding up a $1.25 billion highway in Western Australia has been extended.