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The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Rural bank set free to nail down more rail
The Victorian Government has pulled a pre-budget, pre-election move that few suspected – selling its Rural Finance Corporation to invest in rail upgrades.
States assured permit problems have passed
State authorities at last week’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s advisory group meeting say the regulator does not want to repeat its process permits failure.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.
Broadband woes as companies try to cheapen
Tasmanian NBN contractors have met with lawyers to discuss legal action against one of the companies in charge of the roll-out.
Fuel fiddling not welcomed by firms
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Padbury's port plan put back in the box
A perplexing attempt to secure a major project seems to have fallen through, with Padbury Mining calling off its Oakejee plan.
Road authorities shaken by lift in car apps
The ‘Uber’ car ride app is under investigation in several states over the possible breach of taxi laws.
States agree to clear books on path to new roads
State and territory leaders have agreed to sell off their assets in exchange for federal infrastructure money.
Wage worries to hit lowest rungs first
Trainees, apprentices and others on the very first steps of their career would suffer under some proposed changes, the ACTU says.
Trades gap plugged by encouraging students, minister says
More students need to look at careers in trades and training, if the nation is to tackle its skills shortages.
Mineral minstrels set out to forge new metal fans
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Port sale ships funds out of Newcastle
The world's biggest coal port has been sold for $1.75 billion, but residents of the city it serves may have been short-changed.
New source eases water strain for West
A new source will supply gigalitres of water to mines in some of Australia’s harshest country.
Charcoal fire could rush factory's last days
A dangerous gas fire may signal that time is up for one charcoal producer.
Charges laid over deadly negligence claims
Australia’s biggest private builder is facing $9 million in fines after a wall collapse killed three people last year.
Coal dust data gathering across Hunter
Environmentalists have launched another community-run survey about coal dust from trains, hoping to force companies to cover their wagons.