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The Federal Government has congratulated itself for the successful Federal Exploration Development Incentive (EDI).
Ships shaken by foreign shift
About 200 Maritime Union of Australia supporters have marched on the Brisbane offices of Rio Tinto, after the crews of two bulk carriers were sacked and replaced by cheap foreign workers.
Swamp study claims colliery risk
A hydrogeology report suggests the expansion of the Springvale colliery in NSW could destroy nearby swamplands.
Truck pay deal appeal rejected
A full bench hearing of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected the Transport Workers Union (TWU) appeal in a pay-rates dispute with Linfox Australia.
Millions more recalled on airbag issues
German carmakers Volkswagen and Daimler have launched a recall of 1.5 million vehicles in the United States due to potentially faulty airbags.
New centre focused on frozen fields
A new state-of-the-art facility could see Tasmania carve out a name as the home of underwater robots.
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
Union figure's rap sheet shows cost of culture
A senior union figure has been held up as an example of “an intolerable culture that prevails” in the CFMEU.
Watchdog to wrestle runaway fuel price
The competition watchdog wants Australia's major petrol retailers to explain their massive retail margins.
Market reacts to Rio's dour dividend call
Rio Tinto says its dividends will fall in future years, sending its own stock tumbling after the announcement.
ALGA wants building bank to secure future
Local government authorities say billions of dollars of infrastructure is at risk.
Auburn's issues to air-out in suspension
NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole has suspended Sydney’s infamous Auburn Council.
Explanation expected on China mining links
More mud has been slung at Liberal minister Stuart Robert over his links with Chinese businesspeople.
Alcoa marks big billion
Alcoa is celebrating a big mining milestone, having pulled its billionth tonne of bauxite from the ground in Western Australia.
Climate effects felt worst by low-emitters
New research shows the countries that emit the least greenhouses gasses suffer the most from them.
Coal miner slugged with fire safety case
Worksafe Victoria is bringing charges against Hazelwood Power Corporation over a long-running coal mine fire that smothered the town of Morwell.
Home shopping blocks road remotely
It is easy to assume that online shopping is ‘greener’ than physically visiting a store, but that may not be the case.
Hunter looking up on approval progress
Business owners say the Hunter Valley region has been buoyed by recent approvals.
Mona Vale crash in court
The Transport Workers' Union wants Chain of Responsibility changes, as the trial of a truck driver over the deaths of two people begins.
TWU makes parliamentary stand
The Maritime Union of Australia is mid-way into its latest campaign to protect jobs at sea, with strikes and action on numerous fronts.
Unions to play for lost pay
Unions are hoping a new legal precedent will help them recover millions of dollars in lost wages.