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Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
States respond to UK blaze
London’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire has prompted regional building reviews across Australia.
WestConnex compensation claim leaked
Contractors on Sydney's WestConnex have reportedly handed the Berejiklian Government a $1 billion compensation bill.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Garnet mine signs wind/solar deal
The world’s largest industrial garnet producer, GMA Garnet, is backing a three megawatt wind and solar farm in Western Australia.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
New papers for today's nuclear debate
There are not many topics in Australian public debate more polarising than nuclear power, but a new report could update the conversation to at least contain more recent facts.
TNT Express slowed by infection
TNT – one of Australia’s largest courier companies – has ground to a halt after being infected by the Petya Ransomware.
Rio agrees to China coal deal
Rio Tinto shareholders have agreed to sell its NSW coal assets to China-backed miner Yancoal for AU$3.5 billion.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Court starts on 2015 oil spill
A Panama-based company faces millions in fines for allegedly spilling tonnes of oil near the Great Barrier Reef.
Cheap flights should give pause
An aviation expert says people should think twice before booking the cheapest flights they can find.
Email arrest in union fight
A construction company manager has been arrested amid a war between builders and unions in Victoria.
Reviews start after big ship crash
Multiple investigations are gathering details on the collision of a tanker and a US warship.
Vic. in line for big rail boost
The Federal Government will provide over $1 billion towards Victoria's Regional Rail package.
ACCC asked to check Acland ads
Opponents of a Queensland coal project have called on the ACCC to investigate what they say is misleading advertising.
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
AMEC questions WA department
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been slammed for leaving a mine safety levy and trust fund $10 million in debt.
Rio boss goes down in British probe
Rio Tinto director John Varley has resigned after being charged by Britain's Serious Fraud Office.
Perth could need new desal
The West Australian government is being asked consider a new desalination plant expected to cost over $1 billion.