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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it will investigate the risks that come with diesel fumes from coal ships.
Cracks slip through lax rail checks in Victoria
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has blamed degraded tracks for a derailment in Victoria.
New centre can cover whole city's issues
A brand new ghost town has popped up in Melbourne, with the launch of a $109 million safety training centre.
New rules rising in air crash aftershock
Safety, cost, regulation and services are being weighed-up in the wake of recent air disasters.
Old numbers bring new costs for road-users
The PayGo model is based on old numbers and is overcharging the trucking industry, ATA’s Stuart St Clair says.
Ship's docking brings new level for sea science
Australia’s chief research group has finally taken delivery of its incredible new science vessel.
Small spike doesn't slow broad mining decline
A government research paper has shown mining has increased, but overall resource investment is still well down.
Strikes could stop export billions
Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.
BHP could fight to avoid cancer bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been ordered to pay the biggest asbestos exposure settlement in Australian history, but it may not play ball.
Breeze of uncertainty holds back green tide
With the results of a review still looming, insiders say Australian renewable energy is “dead”.
Nuclear nods for good source of green
Australian nuclear is being boosted this week with the re-animation of Queensland’s uranium industry, and some encouraging words from a former Prime Minister.
Screens match eye defects for glasses-free focus
Researchers have developed a new display that can correct for vision defects, removing the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses for viewing.
Side-burns to seat-backs; hair grows new uses
The ever-increasing human population will push many things to scarcity, but some designers say it will provide them with more advanced materials.
Soaring health risk linked to flying workers
High-flying businesspeople and fly-in, fly-out workers are being blamed for a spike in HIV infections across Western Australia.
Well worries given weight in gas study
Research says leaks from Australian coal seam gas (CSG) wells are much less severe than leaks in the US, but they are still a major source of carbon emissions.
Base knowledge boost from new money plan
The new Australian National Financial Literacy Strategy has been released, aimed at boosting the monetary understanding of everyday citizens.
Coal cooling as green commodities soar
Just days after the Federal Government’s approval of a massive new coal mine, it looks like rough times ahead for the classic source of fuel.
Ad firm could sue over NHVR double-talk
A marketing company has threatened to sue the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), after the government body issued warnings about it.
Aurizon to improve staff with modern management
Aurizon has pledged to double its female staff numbers within five years.
Drill injury details say risks were known
Poor risk management has been blamed for an accident that left a 26-year old drill rig operator in a wheelchair.
Fibre fears cross state lines, but help fails to follow
Residents have kept up pressure for the ACT Government to enhance its response to the deadly legacy of loose-fill asbestos insulation.