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Treasurer Joe Hockey has strongly linked the end of subsidies to Australian car manufacturing with the securing of trade agreements with Asian nations.
Asbestos case could open future floodgate
A mesothelioma victim is bringing a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth.
Brisbane transit bites dust amid BaT tunnel landing
There is no love left for Brisbane’s “ugly” transport hub, with plans announced for a total makeover.
Conflict claims over Transport Minister's link
Conflict of interest claims around one state Transport Minister could become politically sticky, an analyst says.
Drilling drops as miners bunker
Resource exploration has continued to decline nationwide in the September quarter, with Queensland the worst hit.
Equal time could see FIFO suicide decline
Suggestions for ways to reduce the tragic rate of suicide among fly-in-fly-out workers have been included in a report following a West Australian Parliamentary.
Linfox fined for unfair firing
Transport giant Linfox has paid over $10,000 to one worker, after the company sacked him over his criminal record but claimed it was for a different reason.
Managerial manslaughter case moves to Supreme Court
Dozens of witnesses will give evidence at the trial of a trucking company owner on manslaughter charges.
Spray change cuts bristly restriction
The transport industry could save millions by getting rid of spray suppression equipment – a mandatory series of extra guards, flaps and bristles.
Coded message to keep East West
The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.
Easier donations to pad major parties
The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.
New NBN map draws faster, cheaper path
A new rollout map for the latest version of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is on the way – the most recent chapter in a long-running quest to improve Australia’s internet.
Planning papers help locals build strong response
A new report will help planners manage the impact of sea level rise, as local government pick up the slack of climate change inaction.
Shooters open fire on Baird's pole plan
Gun-nuts and fisher-folk could see the New South Wales Government keep its electricity infrastructure under state-ownership.
Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.
BHP's big squeeze to see better numbers
BHP Billiton is putting pressure on its suppliers to take cuts of up to 25 per cent so the major miner can save some money, and analysts say others will follow.
Foreign buyers' free ride derided
The House Economics Committee is calling for stronger enforcement of foreign property investment rules.
Watchdog wants lobbyists to leave their names
Queensland’s new Integrity Commissioner says in-house lobbyists should have to declare their contact with government ministers.
Better view from free maps of high-res Australia
Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.
Little love for deep water dig
There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.
Action taken on 'cartel' unions
The consumer watchdog is taking the CFMEU to court over claims the union engaged in boycott conduct directed at concrete company Boral.