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Preliminary reports say that over an hour passed before the body of a mine worker killed at the Cadia Ridgeway gold mine was discovered.
Nahan slams SA's ship cred.
WA Treasurer Mike Nahan says South Australia's ship building industry is a “basket case”, and Western Australia should run the nation's naval supply program.
Probe hears sub-contractors staying silent
A Senate inquiry into construction industry insolvency has heard some sub-contractors are afraid to speak up when they are being ripped-off.
Union trial hears of huge paper trail
Explosive allegations and evidence have been aired at the trade union royal commission.
Work diary could bring needless fines, MP says
One Queensland MP says truck drivers should get some leeway when it comes to minor fatigue management breaches.
ACT Liberals pledge to end solar angle
The Canberra Liberals say they will ditch the ACT Government's solar access laws if they win next year's election.
BHP boss wants better coal talk
The chief of BHP Billiton's coal division says the mining industry is losing the public relations battle on climate change.
CFMEU forced to fork out for concrete stoush
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) must pay around $9 million in damages and legal costs to Boral after the union's boycott of the construction company was ruled illegal.
Chevron shifting could be in billions
The world's biggest trade union says US energy giant Chevron has been profit-shifting to drive down the tax it pays in Australia.
Drone-built bridge can hold human's weight
Swiss engineers have taught a fleet of drones to build a rope bridge that is capable of carrying a human’s weight.
Power costs can be covered in anti-carbon switch
A new report from Greenpeace says that for the world to switch from climate-altering fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050 would cost about $A1.39 trillion per year.
Mining boss digs into women's working issues
Former BHP executive Libby Lyons has been appointed director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Workplace drug study finds good help lacking
New studies show workplace drug and alcohol policies work, comprehensive policies really work – but mandatory testing alone does not.
Anti-lobbying moves for more SA integrity
New laws have been tabled for SA Parliament consideration that seek to restrict the rapid movement of Senior Public Servants into political lobbying roles.
CSIRO ship conscripted for Chevron search
A new deal will see CSIRO’s world-leading science vessel looking for oil in the Great Australian Bight on behalf of Chevron.
Green fund gives emissions tips for transport
The Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund has detailed new methods for crediting emissions reductions from road, rail and sea transport.
Ichthys hit with safety claims
Accusations have been flung at managers of an oil and gas project in the Northern Territory over safety incidents on site.
Livestock drivers get easier ride
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has welcomed the announcement by the NHVR that work diary rules for carriers of primary produce will be extended into Victoria.
Mesothelioma study reports on Mr Fluffy risks
A new study has found a rising incidence of mesothelioma in Canberra over the past 30 years, raising questions about the legacy of Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos-contaminated houses.
New marks on Roy Hill's rough record
There are reports of more safety issues at Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill project.
State and Fed strike deal for big connector
Construction on Adelaide's Northern Connector road project will start in 2016, after state and federal authorities struck a deal this week.