Archived News for Industry Professionals
ACCC imposes gas change
The competition regulator has ordered gas producers to immediately start selling cut-price wholesale gas.
New head for Snowy Hydro
A veteran of the New Zealand energy game has been appointed CEO of Snowy Hydro.
Solar installs returning
The installation of rooftop solar panels has surged after a drop in activity.
Sub hub in planning
The AUKUS deal is set to make Australia a major hub for US submarine maintenance.
Legionella sweep completed
A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41 per cent of samples.
QRC rails against coal fee
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is continuing its campaign against Queensland’s coal royalty regime.
Sugarcane shifts to new fuel
Engineers in Queensland have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into the building blocks of aviation fuel...
Dam site questioned
Questions have been raised about a planned pumped hydro dam to be built near a culturally significant site.
Exxon shown to have known early
A new study shows Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago.
Oil boss to lead green talks
Activists are outraged that a UAE oil boss has been named to lead the COP28 climate summit.
Push to retain lithium brains
Industry figures say government money is needed to keep renewable energy startups in Australia.
State backs micro grids
The Queensland government has created a $10 million fund to develop ‘micro grids’ in Aboriginal and storm-prone communities.
Waste site works continue
The federal resources minister has visited the site of Australia's first national nuclear waste facility.
NT hopes for projects
The Northern Territory government insists major projects are going ahead, despite the collapse of the company behind some of its biggest plans.
Carbon scheme cleared
An official review has rejected extensive criticisms of Australia’s carbon credit scheme.
Lobbies push visa changes
The Federal Government is facing several calls for changes to Australia’s visa system.
Lost limbs bring warning
Stats show more than 150 limbs or digits were lost in workplace incidents in Victoria last year.