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The world’s biggest, heaviest gold coin, crafted by the Perth Mint, is now at the New York Stock Exchange.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Nats back new dams
Nationals leader Michael McCormack wants more dams and weirs in regional Australia.
New zones for forest logging
The New South Wales Government may reclassify old growth forest to open it up to the timber industry.
Recycling chief faces court
The director of an embattled Victorian recycling company faces court this week.
Adani wanted reviewers' names
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Big fund for cladding fix
Victorian taxpayers will pay for rectification works on buildings with dangerous combustible cladding.
Deaths lead to safety 'reset'
The Queensland Government is appointing more inspectors in response to recent mine-related tragedies.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Nuclear poll approved
A ballot on a proposed nuclear storage facility on the Eyre Peninsula will go ahead after Federal Court intervention.
City scheme gets digital twin
Experts are working on a “digital twin” for the Fishermans Bend renewal project in Melbourne.
Gas workers exposed to asbestos
At least two workers have been exposed to asbestos at a power station in the Latrobe Valley.
Green cities group launched
Experts want government funding to help make Australian cities healthier and more sustainable.
Littleproud plugs water audits
Industry-run water efficiency projects are being audited, the Government claims.
Solar deal for traditional land
A First Nations-owned renewable energy project in north-east Victoria is moving ahead.
Torrens Island to linger
AGL is holding off on plans to mothball the gas-fired Torrens Island Power Station ahead of summer.
Domestic gas effect checked
Australians could see a $270 a year cut to their electricity bills with a gas reservation policy, new analysis suggests.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.