Archived News for Energy Sector Professionals
Victoria is setting up a taskforce to plan closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station.
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
Hydro sends Basslink back to banks
Tasmania’s undersea power cable operator Basslink is in talks with banks to stay afloat.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
Heavy charges for Brazil spill
BHP Billiton executives are among 21 people charged with manslaughter and environmental crimes...
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Nano-LEGO locks down new designs
Australian researchers are transforming tiny particles into modular building blocks.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Woman's world could avoid old issues
An Australian science writer says women can fix the big challenges our planet faces.
Council combats tree inequality
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Broken Hill service marks dark toll
A crowd of hundreds has gathered in hot and windy conditions to attend a memorial service for generations of fallen miners.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.