New WHS Bill welcomed by CME in WA
29 November, 2019The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA has welcomed WA's new WHS Bill as a significant milestone for legislative reforms.
Industry cluster to help Australia be a global force in hydrogen
25 November, 2019National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has announced an industry-led hydrogen cluster, aimed at making Australia a global hydrogen leader.
NSW announces advanced manufacturing hub in Sydney's west
04 October, 2019The NSW Government has announced the approval of a major industrial estate at Kemps Creek in Western Sydney, earmarked for advanced manufacturing.
Government announces 2019 offshore petroleum exploration releases
02 August, 2019The Australian Government has announced the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release, comprising 64 areas, the largest since 2000.
Ai Group praises AEMC for acting on call for reform
22 July, 2019The Australian Industry Group has welcomed the AEMC's proposed changes to energy rules, rewarding industrial energy users for cutting peak demand.
Queensland opens more LNG leases for local supply
03 June, 2019New joint venture approved to seek gas for supply to local Australian manufacturers.
Qld Government quietly creates CSG no-go zone near Chinchilla
27 May, 2019CSG wells already in operation in a 10 km no-go zone around the site of one of the state's worst environmental contaminations.
Battery material prospecting popular in WA
24 May, 2019Nearly a third of successful applicants in the latest round of state-funded exploration grants are hoping to discover battery materials.
Cameco receives uranium mine approval under challenging conditions
26 April, 2019The approval of the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia is not without controversy and may be impacted by an adverse market.
Victoria to trial automated vehicles on country roads
24 January, 2019Automated vehicle technology will be tested in rural Victoria this year in the first on-road trial approved under a new permit scheme.
AMMA report calls for flexible regulation for future work
03 December, 2018Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has released a report sparking a fresh debate on workplace regulation.
Queensland opens up domestic gas for manufacturing
23 November, 2018The Queensland Government has opened up gas fields for exploration on the basis that the supply will be only for local manufacturing customers.
NERA launches environmental reference case website
28 May, 2018The online portal aims to improve the environmental approvals process by reducing regulatory burden and increasing the flow of information.
Australian space agency has potential to grow economy and research
10 May, 2018It is predicted that the space industry could be worth more than $3.5 trillion within three decades.
Politicians' short memories? Frydenberg announces fuel security review
08 May, 2018 by Glenn Johnson, EditorOn 7 May, Josh Frydenberg announced a liquid fuel security review. Is this a groundhog day moment?
