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A mining company that has operated for over 100 years is in a rough patch, but a new deal may help it pay down its massive debt.

Migrant managers rise on policy shift

A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.

New site to spot mine licences online

The Victorian Government has put up an interactive online map for plotting mining and exploration leases.

Downer buys up Tenix in $300m move

Mine engineering and services contractor Tenix has been sold to Downer EDI for $300 million.

Engineers inking while Qantas pilots keep thinking

Qantas engineers have struck a four-year deal that includes an 18 month pay freeze.

Pink bits for breast success

One of the world’s leading mining equipment companies is painting its drill bits pink to aid breast cancer research.

Rates make element of driver danger

A new study has shown that truck drivers paid on per-km or per-trip rates are more likely to push themselves too far.

Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value

The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.

Union's Toll deal brings ACCC knocking

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate transport giant Toll’s arrangements with the Transport Workers Union (TWU).

Governments representing about 40 per cent of the global economy are negotiating against the interests of freedom, universal health and human rights – and the private talks on peoples’ future will soon continue in Australia.

Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading

Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house

As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.

Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow

Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.

More fines could drive truck firms to change

New South Wales truck company has pleaded guilty to setting up the kind of conditions that bring death and heartache nearly every week.

Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades

A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.

Gate swings closed on economic green pasture

Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.

Watchdog chases big name as seedy markets squeeze supply

The Transport Workers union says Coles may be guilty of “unconscionable conduct” in its treatment of suppliers and transporters.

Baird bays for change in business buddies

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.

Great efforts gathered to show councils' take on poverty

Local governments typically have the greatest power to directly influence lives, and some councils are using that connection to help lift residents out of poverty.

CRC value check will see some chucked

The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.

Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed

Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.