Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2021
A Queensland mushroom farm has been fined $130,000 over a workplace incident.
Juukan probe calls for protection
An inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters has called for new laws to protect sacred sites.
Report warns of NSW rail issue
An audit has warned NSW’s rail freight networks will struggle with surging volumes of consumer goods and commodities.
Shoe shapes could protect buildings
Running shoes have inspired a new material to protect buildings from impacts.
Energy spending forecast
US and Chinese researchers say climate change may lead to a reduction in how much the world spends on energy.
Global gas woes could hit Australia
Experts say international gas price rises will be felt in Australia.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Solar share hits new height
Solar power met more than half of Australia’s grid demand for the first time over the weekend.
RMIT improves upcycling
Australian researchers are working on a smarter way of dealing with plastic waste.
Skills deal delayed
The federal and state governments are bickering over the terms of a new national skills funding deal.
BHP boss calls for carbon subtlety
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
QLD outlines hydrogen hub
Queensland says it can double the world's green hydrogen production capacity with a single project.