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The Treasurer says measures to reduce power prices will be among the federal COVID-19 economic recovery plans.
Cathedral lead spread assessed
Soil testing has found that nearly a tonne of lead was dumped by the Notre Dame fire.
Charges laid over WA amputation
WA has seen its first ever ‘gross negligence’ verdict, the most serious offence possible under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
WorkSafe issues 'white card' warning
NT WorkSafe has issued a warning about misleading white card courses offered online.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Glover-maker faces slavery claims
Authorities have warned rubber gloves vital in the fight against COVID-19 could have been made by slaves.
Green lifecycle studied
Experts say the Australia’s renewable energy transition makes economic sense.
Locals reject key line
Locals fear that a new electricity transmission line will ruin the tranquillity of their Tasmanian wilderness.
Iron to drive WA recovery
Experts say iron ore will help Western Australia's economy recover from the COVID-19 economic hit faster than other states.
Methane masses rising
The latest methane figures show emissions increased by nine per cent - or 50 million tons - from 2007 to 2017.
Population peak predicted
Modelling suggests the world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion.
Alcoa unhappy with ATO
US aluminium giant Alcoa is threatening to battle the ATO in court over a tax bill that could top $1 billion.
Builders see federal boon
Builders are already seeing the benefits of the Federal Government's $688 million HomeBuilder program.
Gold mine halted after injury
A worker has been seriously injured in an accident at an underground gold mine in Western Australia.
Komatsu fined over belly crush
Bulldozer company Komatsu has been fined $375,000 for safety breaches.