Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2019
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Truckies union slams gig workers
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) is preparing rolling stoppages to protest technological changes.
BHP faces big dam claim
Mining giant BHP is facing a US$5 billion claim over Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Cyber heads to pad posture
The Australian Cyber Security Centre wants new people to uplift the agency’s cyber posture.
Equinor still has eyes on Bight
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is not changing its plan to look for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
Health pledges should be kept
The newly-returned Morrison Government should be held to account for massive health promises.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
New Perth link coming soon
New subsea cables connecting Singapore-Perth and Perth-Sydney are “about to go live”.
LNP would keep public cap
The public sector would help pay for many of the LNP’s policies announced during the election.
Experts pen climate letter
Australian scientists and experts have signed a statement calling on the next Australian government to prioritise climate action.
Killers enter in secret trade
Australia has reportedly resettled two suspected murderers in a refugee deal with the USA.
Tech firms make terror pledge
Tech giants have pledged to work with governments and each other to combat the threat of violent extremism on the internet.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
MDBA hit with class action
A group of Murray irrigators have lodged a class action against the MDBA ...
More Roundup cancer compo
A US jury has ordered Monsanto to pay $US2 billion ($2.8b) to a couple who contracted cancer after using the commonly used weedkiller, Roundup.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.