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The CFMEU has emerged as a surprise backer of the Labor Party’s 50 per cent renewable energy target, but their support is contingent on unprecedented assistance for workers.
Big Vic. road plan just as quiet as the last
Victoria’s Labor government is refusing to release the business case for a big new road project, prompting a revival of the type of criticism recently levelled at its LNP predecessor.
Coal drop causes 225 heads to roll
The falling coal price continues to take its toll, with 225 more jobs to go in New South Wales.
Expert launching new studies from local base
An international expert has come to Australia to make air travel faster and cheaper.
Mercedes outsources while keeping safety close
Mercedes-Benz says it will outsource some elements of its future car designs, so that it can focus on green technologies and the future of motoring.
No good news in World Bank's mining view
The World Bank has taken a grim view of the future for the global mining industry, predicting prices will decline across the board.
Perth firm secures US gas deal
Perth-based company LNGL has secured a deal US firm Magnolia LNG to build a range of gas liquefaction facilities.
Rail CRC to put future on track
A new rail manufacturing cooperative research centre (CRC) has been launched to help Australia’s rail manufacturers expand into overseas markets and global supply chains.
Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.
Truck authorities warn 1 in 10 defective
VicRoads has unveiled figures on the state of the state’s trucking industry, with 2424 dangerous trucks being taken off roads in the last two years due to major defects.
Gas firm won't frack one WA site
Conservationists are celebrating an oil and gas company’s decision not to hydraulically frack a well in Western Australia's Mid West.
Internal concern on anti-wind stance
The Federal Government is copping criticism from within its own ranks over the much-decried decision to stop the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) from investing in large wind farms and household solar.
Nuclear tour gives a few new ideas
South Australia's nuclear royal commissioner Kevin Scarce is back from his research trip to Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.
Private firms want more local gov. works
The Civil Contractors Federation (CFF) says private contractors in South Australia are missing out on vital construction work because it keeps going to local government workers.
Super funds fight LNP's union-busting
Industry superannuation funds are fighting against changes that threaten union control.
Senator sees nothing to fear in China FTA
The Assistant Education Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham, has taken to the radiowaves to warn people not to pay attention to Australian union claims over the threat of new free-trade deals.
ALGA wants weight behind federal building push
Australian Local Government Association President Troy Pickard wants councils to nominate community infrastructure renewal projects to be included in ALGA's 2016 Federal election strategy.
High-flying fraud comes crashing down
A senior Airservices Australia manager has been charged for using fake aviation companies and false documents to defraud the tax office of over $320,000.
Shorten drops new renewable deal
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is pushing for half of Australia's large-scale energy production to come from renewable sources within 15 years.
Water worries whitewashed in quest for Shenhua
A former member of the expert committee behind the approval of the Shenhua Watermark coal mine says it comes with big risks to water supplies.
ALC gives word on port plan
The Australian Logistics Council says the planned leasing of the Port of Melbourne could encourage the "recycling of mature assets" to unlock investment in productivity-enhancing infrastructure.