Archived News for Industry Professionals
Melbourne City Council is considering a target for zero emissions by 2040.
Tech response expected
The Prime Minister may adopt a technology investment target to avoid zero greenhouse gas targets.
Building Code reforms proposed
The Federal Government is looking for ways to improve the operation of the Building Code.
GM scraps Holden
US firm General Motors has announced it will axe its Holden brand by the end of the year.
Pipe breaks modelled
Modelling suggests a cost-effective and practical method can be used to protect underground pipelines.
Capacity boost called
Authorities have called for ‘critical’ funding to increase the capacity of an interstate energy transmission corridor.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
QLD unblocks dam lowering
The Queensland Government has rushed amendments to allow work to reduce the height of the Paradise Dam.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Phoenix bill moving forward
Companies that close and re-open to avoid debts will soon face a major crackdown.
Pro-nuclear Pitt gets ministership
The appointment of a new resources minister has raised questions about Australia’s nuclear industries.
Tradie drop linked to TAFE cuts
The number of people completing training courses has almost halved in the past five years.
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Councils rally for funding fight
Remote WA councils are gearing up for a legal fight with the Federal Government over drought funding.