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Experts say Australia’s mechanism for setting air quality thresholds does not adequately protect community health.
PM visits new battery site
The Prime Minister has marked the site of Australia’s first advanced manufacturing facility for lithium-ion batteries.
EY defends coal method
Consulting giant Ernst and Young has been accused of overvaluing a coal mine project by hundreds of millions of dollars.
QLD shifts official entrepreneur
The Queensland Government will continue to employ someone in the position of ‘Chief Entrepreneur’.
Longwall risk laid out
Concern has been raised about the effect of a coal mine expansion on key swamplands in NSW.
Bugs munch QLD sewage
Cultivated bacteria are being used to clean sewage at a wastewater plant in Brisbane.
Half huge flood bill settled
Thousands of Brisbane 2011 flood victims have secured partial settlement in a class action.
Tradies top drinking tally
Researchers have surveyed the drinking habits of various professions, and found builders are among the biggest boozers.
Unions back part-time change
Unions and small businesses want part-time employees to work extra shifts without penalty rates.
Coal firm forecasts demand
A major Australian coal producer has made some optimistic claims about the rock’s future.
Green rise hits coal viability
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
WA Libs back coal closure
A Liberal anti-coal policy is adding a new dimension to WA’s upcoming election.
Huge sub plan reviewed
The Federal Government is looking at ways to dump its $90 billion submarine contract.
Big pay after rock blast
Experts have criticised big pay rises in the wake of the blasting of Juukan Gorge.
New QLD standard for asbestos board
Queensland authorities are tightening the rules around a specific kind of asbestos product.
PPE could drive new roads
Research engineers say disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads.
SafeWork NSW runs site sweep
SafeWork NSW is running a safety sweep of North Coast construction businesses.
Bill seeks green empowerment
New legislation could see funding for regional communities to develop their own renewable energy projects.