Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2021
State creating turbine noise laws
The Victorian Government may soon require wind farms to apply for permits to produce turbine noise.
Big IR bill brings little good
Experts say there are only a few good parts in the Federal Government’s new IR bill.
Bank climate probe looms
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
Millions left in QLD flood fund
Less than a quarter of the Federal Government's $300 million flood recovery grant scheme has been claimed.
Ex-GM faces gold theft allegations
A former general manager of a gold mill is facing serious charges over an alleged million-dollar theft in WA.
Inaction linked to further issues
Regulatory delays may be contributing to critical problems at a lead-zinc mine in the Northern Territory, according to experts.
New Acland stoush continues
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
AER boosted by new fines
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Councils say planning rules in Melbourne’s airport flight path are outdated.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℃.