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Picket lines outside the Port Botany and Port Brisbane terminals of Hutchison Ports have turned into a show of union solidarity, as workers protest the sudden sacking of 97 employees - 57 in Sydney and 40 in Brisbane - via email.
Rio boss says coal still king
Despite first-half profits plunging 80 per cent, Rio Tinto's chief executive Sam Walsh says coal will be the backbone of energy production for many years to come.
Rio's iron ride leads to cap-ex cut
Mining giant Rio Tinto has posted first-half profits that show the company’s fortune sliding down alongside metal prices, leading it to make a pledge of $1 billion in cost-cuts this year.
Union division on Work Choices or not
A war of words is brewing as to whether a review of industrial relation is a return to Work Choices.
AG spots overpaid, underworked bosses
Staff at state government agency Major Projects Victoria (MPV) are overpaid and underworked, the auditor-general has found.
Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval
The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.
Google's robo-car checklist revealed
Google has applied for patents that could let its autonomous cars choose not to drive.
Month to mark health tolls on tradies
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared August as National Tradies’ Health Month.
Sperling sees China staying solid enough
A former economic advisor to the White House has addressed this year's Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, and told those attending to keep faith in China's future demand for steel.
Study seeks families of workplace fatality
The University of Sydney is looking for participants in a study on workplace fatality.
Two Adelaide injuries taken to court
Federal workplace safety regulator Comcare has filed legal proceedings against two employers over workplace incidents in Adelaide.
Union wants copper mine to stay closed
An investigation continues into the response to a double fatality at the Mount Lyell copper mine.
Big dump is best nuclear idea, Business says
Private lobby Business SA says establishing an outback nuclear waste dump would be the best economic move for South Australia, if the Government wants to engage in the nuclear industry.
Big gas build set back again
Chevron's $55 billion Gorgon LNG project off the coast of WA could be set back by industrial action, with workers voting this week.
NBN unrolls big hiring plan
The architects of the NBN say they are on a hiring drive, looking to pick up 4,500 new workers in a $40 million recruitment program.
Shell sacks thousands, ripples may take more
Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell is sacking 6,500 workers amid lower prices for crude oil and dwindling profits.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Tall skinny skyline continues in New York
A new generation of skyscrapers are redefining New York’s iconic skyline, cutting a super-skinny, super-tall and super-expensive new shape.
Uber won't go quietly in push for taxi tax
Uber is seeking to overturn orders from the Australian Tax Office (ATO), which could force its drivers to pay GST.
Airport strikes ahead as Abetz points to figures
Industrial action by public servants is expected to disrupt international airports this week.
Spill responders watching oily tide
The Queensland Transport Department is scrambling to deal with an oil spill along a 10 kilometre stretch of water in the ocean south of Townsville.