Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Solar fires spotted
Authorities are cracking down after a spike in solar panel-related house fires in NSW.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Climate risks extend to rich
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
LNG controls concern firms
Australia’s big east coast LNG exporters will soon face formal price controls for the first time.
Miner fined for misinterpretation
Bravus, formerly Adani, has paid a $26,000 fine for “misinterpreting” its environmental approval conditions.
Approval rolls over local views
The NT Government has gone against expert advice and approved plans to double the size of a mining pit ...
Height risks outlined
Safe Work Australia has published new materials to help prevent deaths from one of the most dangerous kinds of work in the nation.
Military 'waste' alleged
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Qantas opts for outsourcing
Qantas has shot down a union bid and will outsource more than 2,000 ground staff roles across 10 airports.
Uranium labelled unhelpful
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
Funds for first micro-hydro
New funding has been provided for Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation.
Developers push NSW moves
The NSW Premier has been accused of making decisions suggested by developers against departmental advice.
Driver stresses assessed
A new survey has found half of all truckies are suffering psychological distress.
Mascot cracks keep residents away
Eighteen months after cracks appeared in Sydney’s Mascot Towers, many residents have no answers and no options.
Qantas staff bid for jobs
Qantas workers have warned safety could suffer if big outsourcing plans proceed.