Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2019
A First Nations-owned renewable energy project in north-east Victoria is moving ahead.
Torrens Island to linger
AGL is holding off on plans to mothball the gas-fired Torrens Island Power Station ahead of summer.
Domestic gas effect checked
Australians could see a $270 a year cut to their electricity bills with a gas reservation policy, new analysis suggests.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Local recycling suggested
The recycling industry wants to kickstart the domestic market to reduce the reliance on Asian countries.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
Rex checked for safety issues
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is responding to concerns about the safety culture at Regional Express Airlines (Rex).
Big mark from LNG methane
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
EPA speaks on Adelaide leak
Authorities have proposed a groundwater ban in part of Adelaide because of contamination from uranium and degreasing chemicals.
Farms slighted in SA mining reform
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Green progress assessed
An analysis has found that some states are well on the way to meeting their renewable energy commitments.
Mt Piper upgrades rumoured
EnergyAustralia is expected to announce big upgrades for its Mt Piper coal power generator in NSW.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
Talks held over coal mine deaths
Crisis talks have been called after the death of a worker in a Queensland coal mine.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.