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A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
WA eyed for big oil site
An enormous proposal in WA could become Australia’s biggest oil-producing project.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
MP calls for port claw-back
A federal MP has called for the Chinese lease on Darwin Port to be scrapped, and for the site to be ‘nationalised’.
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Tradies missing mental health
Tradies take good care of their tools, but they are missing some big sources of potential injury.
Australia seeks emergency oil
Australia is negotiating the purchase of millions of barrels of oil from the US.
Coal delay questioned
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has discussed big delays for Australian thermal coal at Chinese ports.
CSIRO studies gas switch
CSIRO has completed a detailed study of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from CSG production.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Slow growth hits EBAs
Slow wage growth has been locked into recent enterprise bargaining agreements.
Carry-over credits slammed
Pacific nations do not want Australia to use carry-over credits to meet climate change commitments.
Clean power to provide 35 per cent
Thirty-five per cent of Australia’s electricity needs will be met by clean sources within two years, analysts say.
Fine for bullying failure
A NSW tradesman has been fined in relation to the bullying of young workers.
Gold mine fined
A WA gold miner has been fined $150,000 over death of worker – the mine’s third fatality in a six year period.
Roundup payout cut
A US judge has slashed the payout for a couple who blamed the glyphosate-based weed-killer Roundup for their cancer.