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BHP Billiton has posted a half-year loss of $US5.7 billion ($7.84 billion), as its interim dividend drops from 62 to 16 US cents (22 cents) per share.
Expert chips at IA's big plan
Infrastructure Australia (IA) has put out a 15-year plan for 93 major projects that it says will only be possible after big changes.
Forces joined in port purchase
A tussle over who will buy Australian port-and-rail operator Asciano continues, with two big players looking at a joint bid.
Lead levels linked with adult aggression
Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.
Life-saving tips for killer quads
Experts say something must be done to prevent more deaths on one of the most dangerous vehicles in Australia.
Local sites labour with overseas asbestos
Authorities say asbestos is still being used on Australian building sites.
Thirteen called on thuggery claims
Thirteen NSW union officials have been accused of unlawful blockades and work disruptions, and were served with notices to appear in the court this week.
Train ticket survey slammed
The NSW Government has been slammed for spending over $300,000 on public transport research.
Hospital death sees tools-down in SA
Workers have walked off site after man was fatally crushed in a scissor lift at the Royal Adelaide Hospital site.
Morrison moves to pin down local profits
Multinational companies that avoid paying tax on Australian earnings could soon be forced to sell their assets.
New pipe to pump modern volumes in Victoria
Work has started on a $400 million Esso Australia pipeline project in Victoria.
Oil giants flirt with possible reduction
Four major oil producing countries say they would consider freezing output levels, but only if other producers join in.
Hawking launches top teacher list
Physicist Stephen Hawking has unveiled this year’s Top 10 Global Teacher Prize Finalists.
Logging grift hollowing out PNG
Papua New Guinea is suffering in the same way that many of its larger neighbours do – as big companies in major industries come up well short on their tax bill.
Public/private split shows need to commit
School funding increases before the Gonski reforms were skewed away from disadvantaged schools, the AEU says.
Administrator undoing dodgy decisions
The administrator of the suspended Auburn Council is winding back major development decisions that would have benefited suspended deputy mayor Salim Mehajer.
Mayor's misconduct in Minister's lens
The current and previous mayors of Sydney's Hurstville Council are being pursued over possible misconduct.
Barnaby's dam plans back on
Federal and state government eyes have turned once again toward water infrastructure for northern Australia.
Condom study could seed native grass industry
A massive new industry could open up in Australia following research on materials for the thinnest condom ever.
Australian firm digs up top diamond
The largest diamond ever found by an Australian company has been uncovered at Lucapa’s Lulo Mine.
Extraction effort continues for trapped miner
Rescuers are close to reaching a man that has been trapped underground for days at an Australian-owned mine in Indonesia.