Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2018
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Lobby warns of strike decline
The Australia Institute has warned that the right to strike is “nearly extinct”.
Big new bid for AWE
A bidding war for oil and gas producer AWE is heating up, with Australian, Japanese and Chinese interests all at play.
EBAs slide alongside wages
The Australia Institute says declining wages could be linked to a large drop in private sector EBAs.
FWC keeps trains rolling
The ACTU says Fair Work’s intervention in the Sydney train strikes shows the right to strike is “nearly dead”.
Mine fraud case continues
Rio Tinto and two former company leaders will continue facing fraud charges in the US.
New funds for weapon exports
The Federal Government wants Australia to become one of the world’s largest arms exporters.
Oaky lock-out continues
Six months into their lockout blockade, a group of Queensland coal miners say they will wait six more if they must.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.
Cladding review questioned
Firefighters say the Federal Government has neglected its responsibility for flammable cladding.
Fire study checks detectors
Fire authorities in New South Wales have released the results of a three-year study into fire alarms.
Robots trained for mine safety
Researchers are helping underground mining vehicles navigate autonomously through tough conditions.
Train talks stuck at station
A planned 24-hour rail strike will not go ahead, after the Fair Work Commission ...
Ciobo probed on Adani funding
A Federal Government body has explored the option of taxpayer support for Adani's embattled coal project.
Green money expected to slide
Renewable energy investment hit a new high in 2017, but analysts have warned that investment could collapse ...
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Mayor changes airstrip claim
Two Queensland councils appear to have changed their tune over the ownership of an airstrip for Adani.