Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2018
Big Tassie resort backed
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has back a controversial tourism development.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
Rail report carries warning
An industry report says Australia faces a shortage of skilled rail workers, which could delay and blow out the costs of projects.
'Big stick' to be tabled
The Morrison government is set to introduce its ‘big stick’ for energy companies within this fortnight.
Air pollution linked to kids' disability
Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Class action over telco trainees
A major NBN supplier has been targeted by a $400 million class action.
EIS out for QLD coal giant
A near-$7 billion mega-mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin has come a step closer to reality.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
QLD launches local space race
Australia has made its first commercial rocket launch with a craft sent skyward from rural Queensland.
Shorten coy on Adani emissions
Bill Shorten says Adani's proposed coal mine in Queensland would not worsen national greenhouse gas emissions.
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.
NSW gets dam wall warning
The New South Wales government has been warned that raising the Warragamba dam would do “irreparable damage” ...
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
SA moves to recoup smelter funds
SA’s Liberal Government is trying to claw back over $291 million offered to Nyrstar by the former Labor government.
AEMO issues summer forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued warnings about the coming summer.
Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.