Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2024
Circadian lighting drastically improves sleep and performance for night shift workers, a new study finds.
Qantas engineers in pay strike
Qantas engineers went on strike this week, intensifying their fight for higher wages in a long-running dispute ...
ARENA backs new fuel
Australia is investing in homegrown sustainable aviation fuel to cut carbon emissions.
Beetaloo challenge brought
An environmental group is escalating its efforts to block fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.
Coal firms bring IR fight
Three of Australia’s largest coal mining companies are taking on the Albanese government in a legal battle over new industrial relations reforms.
Giant wind plans advance
Spanish energy company Acciona Energia has proposed a $6 billion, 3-gigawatt wind farm in Western Australia's south-west.
SA hits new peak
South Australia has set a new wind and solar record, reaching 150.7 per cent of demand.
Uranium search approved
Uranium drilling has been approved in South Australia to meet global nuclear demand.
Coal approvals criticised
The Albanese government’s coal mine extensions have ignited a fiery climate controversy.
Agreement reached at skills summit
State and federal ministers are attempting to overhaul Australia's vocational future.
Apprentice issues tallied
Apprentices in South Australia are learning the hard way that safety is no afterthought.
Big fine for crane crash
A fine has been issued after a safety override sent a 60-tonne crane crashing into a factory roof.
Heat stress warning for NSW
As the Australian summer heats up, the NSW Resources Regulator has launched a campaign to educate mine workers on the dangers of heat stress.
Stone products to stop at border
Engineered stone products will be banned from entering the country next year.
Strong tubes for better booms
Engineers are testing foldable, self-locking tubes for strong building materials.
PEP-11 plans knocked back
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Pumped hydro prep backed
Queensland says local businesses will power its renewable energy future, though a major project faces delays.
WA to hold back gas
Western Australia is adjusting gas exports in an attempt to secure local energy and jobs.
UAE deal opens options
Australia has achieved its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation.