Archived News for Industry Professionals - March, 2022
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
Green light for Liddell battery
AGL has secured approval for a 500 megawatt (MW) battery at the Liddell coal power plant.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.
Newcrest building gold twin
A major miner is building a real-time digital twin of a gold mine in NSW.
CSIRO backs rail savings
CSIRO says Australia could save over $200 million in transport costs per year by using inland rail.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
Big fine over fall
A Victorian company and director have been fined $320,000 after an unprotected fall.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Manslaughter case launched in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a construction company with the territory’s first case of industrial manslaughter.
AusNet blocked in pole probe
Energy company AusNet has faced a blockade of farmers while attempting to scout new sites.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Katter backs wind claims
A federal MP wants the Queensland Government to stop a wind farm development in Far North Queensland.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Port prices probed
A Victorian regulator has warned higher prices are coming in the wake of the privatisation of the Port of Melbourne.
Vic. ditches rates plan
The Victorian Government says a planned rates exemption for social and affordable housing is “off the table for good”.
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.