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A federal parliamentary inquiry has called for financial compensation for residents affected by PFAS contamination.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
Vic launches falling blitz
Victorian inspectors are focusing on the risk of falls during construction work over the festive season.
Adani faces hard road to rail
Adani is rushing ahead on its Carmichael mine plans, but may soon be forced to wait.
Australia on path to green power
Australia’s main grids are on track to get three-quarters of their electricity from renewables by 2030.
Business issues 'big stick' warning
The business sector wants the Federal Government to abandon its “big stick” approach to energy legislation.
New find to boost high-tech supply
Scientists have uncovered a new way to find dysprosium – a key element for a range of cutting-edge technologies.
Big Tassie resort backed
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has back a controversial tourism development.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
Rail report carries warning
An industry report says Australia faces a shortage of skilled rail workers, which could delay and blow out the costs of projects.
'Big stick' to be tabled
The Morrison government is set to introduce its ‘big stick’ for energy companies within this fortnight.
Air pollution linked to kids' disability
Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Class action over telco trainees
A major NBN supplier has been targeted by a $400 million class action.
EIS out for QLD coal giant
A near-$7 billion mega-mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin has come a step closer to reality.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
QLD launches local space race
Australia has made its first commercial rocket launch with a craft sent skyward from rural Queensland.
Shorten coy on Adani emissions
Bill Shorten says Adani's proposed coal mine in Queensland would not worsen national greenhouse gas emissions.