Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2017
'Holiday' plan shows QLD keen for coal
The Queensland Government wants to sweeten its deal with Adani by offering a “royalties holiday” worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but not everyone is on board.
Big ships out of play
HMAS Adelaide has been dry-docked as engineers scramble to fix issues from just 18 months in service.
Fines raised for razing facades
The Queensland Government has introduced new fines for developers who demolish heritage buildings.
Court delays for sunken giant
A 3,000-tonne wave energy generator has been sitting off the coast of Adelaide since it sunk over three years ago.
Noxious NOx effects checked
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel vehicles like cars, buses and trucks could be to blame for around 38,000 premature deaths a year.
Gas deal to get Windorah going
Real Energy has signed an MoU with Santos over the Windorah gas project.
New sites to serve QLD miners
The Queensland Government has launched an online database for new geological data.
CSIRO hydro set for world markets
A new project could help Australia become the home of high-purity hydrogen ...
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Blackham eyes production doubling
Gold production at the Matilda/Wiluna gold operation in WA could be doubled.
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Big Vic. gas plant finished
The company behind a new multi-billion-dollar gas plant in Victoria says it will help re-enliven the domestic energy market.
Climate leader speaks against gas
Tim Flannery has warned against investing in “dying” fossil fuel industries.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.