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The Federal Government has announced a $76 million project to improve water quality in the ACT.

Old coal still stuffing rivers

Coal mining has “stuffed” a World Heritage-protected lake system south-west of Sydney, according to new research.

China buys Virgin slice

Chinese firm HNA Aviation will buy a 13 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, after a deal was struck overnight.

Driverless pilot lined up

The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.

Hunt responds on toxic base

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.

SA steel closures assessed

Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.

Early asbestos costs counted

The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.

Late deal lets track work continue

Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.

ACCC keeps close eye on Asciano deal

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has serious concerns about the $9 billion carve up of Asciano.

New council meeting muted

Chaos has closed down the first meeting of Sydney’s Inner West Council unelected administrators.

Basslink cable staying broken

There are concerns this week that Tasmania’s Basslink power cable will not be fixed by its scheduled completion date.

Butt bricks boost green building

Builders may soon bring a global littering problem into the home, by making bricks out of cigarette butts.

Fuel-burning effects unexpected

Researchers say current models underestimate the effect of burning the world’s remaining fossil fuels.

Profit push sours green goals

Researchers say businesses that try to ‘go green’ could find themselves doing more harm than good, if people think the corporations are profiting from the initiatives.

Locals say ancient site at risk

Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.

NBN raids could cost jobs

Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.

Eight groups grill Government building

Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.

BP's Bight plan put back

BP's plan to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight has failed again, but it is unlikely to stop trying.

Coal spills could kill coral

A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.

Growers want dam pledges kept

Farmers in North Queensland say they will not let the Federal Government forget its water infrastructure pledges.

Palmer calls FTI to court

Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.