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Analysts say the civil construction sector in Australia is will decline even further over the next two years.

Unions' gas play may not pay

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has ramped up its push for a federal gas reserve to keep domestic prices down, but experts say it will not pay off.

Young minds to tackle old industry issue

Some budding environmental engineers are helping Master Builders WA find new ways to tackle construction waste issues.

Rinehart finding sheds light on Barnaby's link

The children of Australia’s richest person have wrestled control over their multibillion-dollar family trust.

Government works to lay Reef spill bill on China

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) says it cannot afford to clean up the mix of oil and paint left when a Chinese bulk coal carrier hit the reef in 2010.

Aurizon pauses Pilbara plans, could save by sacking

Aurizon could return cash to its shareholders to calm investor concerns about the rail group's weak growth prospects.

China money could flow to FMG, after FIRB look

Chinese-linked companies have applied to the Foreign Investment Review Board over a big investment involving Fortescue Metals Group.

New players could hurt northern air industry

There is much concern about a push to allow international carriers to service domestic routes in Australia.

Prefab palace to change local game

The University of Melbourne will soon be home to an advanced centre for prefabricated housing, in a move some say will transform the Australian building industry.

Road-users use report to look for better deal

Transport lobbies and authorities have jumped on a new report that claims Australia could be choked by its own congestion, unless big new projects start soon.

Roy Hill boss breaks silence on iron

One of the top people at Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine has entered the debate on what to do about the iron ore price.

Space mining bill for bold new digs

The US has taken a technical step in the new space race, passing a bill to allow mining in space.

Warning over growing port players

A top transport lobbyist says the threats from vertical integration in logistics must be addressed.

Boost for new builders runs on in Tas

The Tasmanian Government will announce a six-month extension of the First Home Builders Boost in this week’s state budget.

Gas boom slows in analysts' eyes

There are claims this week that Japan's Inpex Corporation is struggling to keep the $A43.5 billion Ichthys LNG project on schedule due to delays with the South Korean shipyard manufacturing the massive offshore platform.

James Hardie builds big on last year's base

James Hardie has seen its annual profit almost triple, up to $A369.57 million on the back of its US and European operations.

New towers go beyond new limits

The Victorian Government has approved seven new apartment towers in Melbourne, in an area some consider poorly served by public transport.

Slogan seen as broad call by Barnett

The WA Opposition has accused the government of putting a campaign logo on normal capital works, in order to look like it has achieved something.

ACTU seeks fee change, generally better deal

The ACTU wants to make a temporary LNP-fighting fund into a permanent fee for members.

Coal giant draws long bow in Ebola claim

The world’s largest private coal company has been accused of promoting itself in Ebola-ravaged Africa, claiming that fossil fuel is a solution to global poverty.