Archived News for Industry Professionals
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
Big fine over fall
A Victorian company and director have been fined $320,000 after an unprotected fall.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Manslaughter case launched in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a construction company with the territory’s first case of industrial manslaughter.
AusNet blocked in pole probe
Energy company AusNet has faced a blockade of farmers while attempting to scout new sites.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Katter backs wind claims
A federal MP wants the Queensland Government to stop a wind farm development in Far North Queensland.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Port prices probed
A Victorian regulator has warned higher prices are coming in the wake of the privatisation of the Port of Melbourne.
Vic. ditches rates plan
The Victorian Government says a planned rates exemption for social and affordable housing is “off the table for good”.
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Fine over food mill death
A South Australian stock feed and pet food manufacturer has been convicted and fined over the death of a worker.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.
Next-gen plastic site planned
A US-based recycling company is planning to build the largest plastic processing factory in Australia.
Path laid for Cobalt Blue
A mining project near Broken Hill has been awarded “major project status”.
Business calls for shift fund
A manufacturing lobby says investment is needed to smooth the move to renewable energy.