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A provider has been suspended over substandard black lung testing for coal miners.
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
Powerful split in big policies
While Labor has put the focus back on gas, the Coalition is holding on to its nuclear ambitions.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Defence 'hardening' funded
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
Mine maps backed
The Federal Government is funding millions of dollars worth of mapping for mining companies.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Big fine for cobalt exposure
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
ICAC exposes transport grift
A New South Wales ICAC investigation has revealed extensive corrupt conduct involving former employees and contractors from the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Trust seeks to cut coal
Australia’s second largest pension fund is giving up thermal coal investments.
CFMEU cases disappear
Reports say the workplace watchdog has dropped 30 per cent of cases against the CFMEU.
Bricks remixed for green gains
Engineers have developed a brick made from recycled materials that promises to reduce household energy costs.
Billions paid for dam disaster
Mining giants BHP and Vale have proposed a $38 billion settlement over the catastrophic failure of the Samarco tailings dam in 2015.