Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2020
Locals reject key line
Locals fear that a new electricity transmission line will ruin the tranquillity of their Tasmanian wilderness.
Iron to drive WA recovery
Experts say iron ore will help Western Australia's economy recover from the COVID-19 economic hit faster than other states.
Methane masses rising
The latest methane figures show emissions increased by nine per cent - or 50 million tons - from 2007 to 2017.
Population peak predicted
Modelling suggests the world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion.
Alcoa unhappy with ATO
US aluminium giant Alcoa is threatening to battle the ATO in court over a tax bill that could top $1 billion.
Builders see federal boon
Builders are already seeing the benefits of the Federal Government's $688 million HomeBuilder program.
Gold mine halted after injury
A worker has been seriously injured in an accident at an underground gold mine in Western Australia.
Komatsu fined over belly crush
Bulldozer company Komatsu has been fined $375,000 for safety breaches.
Defence deal to boost Bendigo
French defence manufacturer Thales has thrown the town of Bendigo a $75 million bone.
Illegal mining claim in court
The New Acland Coal operation is under investigation over allegations of illegal mining.
Solar leader sued
Australia’s largest solar panel distributor has been accused of underpaying its staff.
State opens second REZ
The NSW Government is setting itself up for a rapid transition from coal to renewables.
Uni studies global COVID cost
The University of Sydney has quantified the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Lobby welcomes smooth path
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has welcomed new initiatives to ease the application process for development approvals.
Water issues raised in mine talks
Strong opposition has again been raised against a proposed coal mine expansion in NSW.
Docs call out quad companies
Doctors have slammed the unwillingness of quad bike manufacturers to make their vehicles safer.
Pandemic prompts new recruits
There has been a surge in defence recruitments since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Greens slam Hydro Tas links
Hydro Tasmania's consulting business has been criticised for its actions in Africa.