Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - September, 2020
A central Queensland city could be home to a $300 million hydrogen production facility – the first of several.
NAB chief highlights coal risk
NAB’s CEO has explained why the bank is moving away from coal investments.
Top solar weekend in SA
South Australia was able to meet almost 94 per cent of its Sunday energy needs with solar power.
Big donor gets healthy contract
Questions have been asked after a pathology company linked to Tasmanian Liberal donor was granted a multimillion-dollar contract.
Execs rewarded on COVID support
Millions in bonuses are being paid to executives whose staff are on JobKeeper.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.
School money seems low
Public investment in Australia’s public education system is below the OECD average.
New case for PFAS contamination
A major beef processor has taken court action against the Australian Defence Force (ADF) over PFAS contamination.
Outsourcing surges
Reports say the Federal Government is now spending at least $5 billion per year on contractors.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...
Water market reforms outlined
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
AI hitting health care
Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Meter deal charges concern
Privacy concerns have been raised in response to a ‘smart meter’ deal involving tech giant Amazon.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.