Archived News for Industry Professionals
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.
Scans spot explosive injuries
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Sino Iron responds to 'flop' claims
The head of Citic Pacific Mining claims the company's Sino Iron project in the Pilbara is not a financial disaster.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.
ACT awarded water clean-up
The Federal Government has announced a $76 million project to improve water quality in the ACT.
Old coal still stuffing rivers
Coal mining has “stuffed” a World Heritage-protected lake system south-west of Sydney, according to new research.
China buys Virgin slice
Chinese firm HNA Aviation will buy a 13 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, after a deal was struck overnight.
Driverless pilot lined up
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.
SA steel closures assessed
Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.