Archived News for Industry Professionals
Regulators have announced stronger penalties for energy businesses that breach consumer protections.
CEP launches big battery plan
Plans have been unveiled for the “world’s biggest battery”, to be built in NSW.
Farm emissions may be ignored
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has suggested excluding agriculture from long-term climate targets.
New funds test home storage
Rheem has received government funding to see if it can store excess solar with hot water systems.
SA leads green grid share
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
ACCC crushing ship cartel
A Norwegian shipping company has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct by the Federal Court.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Big spend on amphibious fleet
Reports say $800 million will be spent upgrading the Australian Army’s amphibious vessels.
Call to update airport plans
Councils say planning rules in Melbourne’s airport flight path are outdated.
Slim boost from big cover
A $2.7 million shade structure in Darwin’s CBD has been found to have reduced temperatures by less than 1℃.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.
Contractor fined for asbestos exposure
SafeWork SA has fined a contractor $3,600 for exposing workers to asbestos.
Insurers baulk at BI cases
Small business owners across the country are battling insurers over pandemic payouts.
State launches new laws for old sites
The Victorian Government is introducing legislation to stop development on a property if heritage buildings are illegally demolished.
Kean laments lack of settings
The NSW Government says uncertainty is holding back grid-scale battery projects.
SA scores double win
South Australia has achieved a double victory - running on 100 per cent renewable energy while boasting the cheapest ...