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New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.
Tired technology gets Federal boost
New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.
Big slip in SpaceX quest
SpaceX has successfully launched a new climate change satellite into space, but has seen another of its Falcon 9 rockets explode during a failed landing attempt.
Hybrid sites in green power price drop
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA) has shortlisted 22 renewable energy projects for $100 million in funding, signalling that solar project costs would fall below $AU100/MWh by 2020.
Locals help with scanner advance
Local experts have helped find a way to increase the resolution of MRI scanners, while making the procedure quicker and safer for the patient at the same time.
Mining market sees battery boost
Insiders say big profits in the resource market this year will come from materials used in high-tech energy storage and other futuristic technologies.
Tassie wants out of power woes
The Tasmanian government is moving to respond to a drop in energy security.
Tech hub to link new mining moves
The South Australian Government is backing new moves to bring more technology into the mining sector.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Woolworths wants to drop hammer on Masters
Big moves among hardware giants this week, with Woolworths looking to offload Masters.
BHP lines up for big decline
BHP Billiton is staring down the barrel of a $10.3 billion write-down on its US shale oil and gas assets.
TAFE changes to be tested
The New South Wales Opposition and Greens say 2016 is the last year to “rescue TAFE”.
World Bank details tiny TPP benefit
A comprehensive economic analysis has shown Australia stands to gain almost nothing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Portland crew pulled from portest
The union crew of stranded ship - the MV Portland - were pulled off the ship by security guards, ending a blockade in a lucrative berth at the port of Portland.
Billions available in top end trim
Research has again showed the big budgetary gains to be made by cutting high end concessions.
Black lung rising, union says
A fifth case of black lung in Queensland coal workers has been confirmed, leading some to suggest there could be many more.
New line to skirt train spill damage
Authorities have marked their second week of cleaning up a toxic train spill in Queensland.
Tug strike stops shipping
Tugboat engineers have launched strike action across the country over moves to change their employment awards.
Construction crunch could continue
Australia's construction industry contracted in December 2015, a weak end to the year despite a growth in apartment and house building.