Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2021
The Federal Government is funding some of the largest hydrogen electrolysers in the world.
Pipe hack halts supplies
A ransomware attack has shut down one of the United States' major fuel pipeline operators.
Santos backs gas plan
One of Australia’s biggest gas producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s National Gas Infrastructure Plan.
Taxpayers keeping sub cost secret
Australian taxpayers are covering the cost of keeping the price of the future submarine project secret.
China chops down dialogue
China has announced it will indefinitely suspend all activities under the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue.
Mr Fluffy fund for residents
A $16 million government scheme has been created for victims of loose-fill asbestos.
NAB backs coal port
NAB is helping to finance the world's largest coal export terminal, but with a number of green conditions.
New disaster agency launched
The Federal Government is spending $600 million to create the National Recovery and Resilience Agency (NRRA).
Farm-bot wastes weeds
Engineers have created a farming robot that uses lasers to kill 100,000 weeds per hour.
Federal insurance fund coming
The Federal Government says its new scheme will reduce insurance premiums for people living in flood and cyclone-prone areas ...
Regional jobs peak
Authorities say there are now more jobs in regional Australia than during the mining boom.
NBN subs protest pay
NBN subcontractors have joined a nationwide protest over pay and work dispatch system issues.
New gas plant slammed
Locals have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to build a new gas-fired power station.
Plum rates for Liberal mates
Over a dozen former Liberal MPs and staffers have been appointed to high-paying federal government jobs this year.
Vic announces EV subsidy
The Victorian Government has announced a $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicle purchases.