Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2020
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
New gas fields given out
The Queensland Government has named the firms set to explore more than 3,000km2 of new gas acreage.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
KD rides SA privatisation
The winning bidder has been announced for the $2.14 billion privatisation of Adelaide's passenger train network.
Male mentality damaging
New research says the boards of big Australian companies are held back by male pack mentality.
AER assesses pole costs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers are now paying less for the transportation of electricity.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
ANSTO aids cheap carbonation
New mineral-recovery techniques could make some low-grade mines more viable.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
John Holland charged over injury
Construction company John Holland has been charged with breaching federal work health and safety laws.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...