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The Defence Department has warned that “highly active” spies threaten Australia's shipbuilding plans.
WA defends against shortage
WA has updated its domestic gas policy to protect its supply of onshore gas.
AER wants allowance input
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) wants input on its planned reforms for more efficient network pricing.
Oil liability extension studied
There are calls for Woodside Petroleum to clean up a flogged-out oil production site it runs in the Timor Sea.
Voltage hinders solar savings
Experts say powerlines may be limiting the savings Australians can make from solar.
Chevron launches big gas sale
Chevron has kicked off the multi-billion-dollar sale of its one-sixth stake in Australia's largest producing oil and gas project, the North West Shelf.
RBA details cost of super rise
The Reserve Bank says the scheduled rise in compulsory superannuation would be costly.
TAFE value tallied
New research has found that the TAFE system supports $92.5 billion in annual economic benefits.
Dam raising slammed
Reports say the NSW Government plans to raise the wall of Sydney's main reservoir by 3 metres more than it originally announced.
Fodder plan goes quiet
The Federal Government appears to be walking away from its Water for Fodder scheme.
Gas plan brings water risk
Scientists say the Narrabri coal-seam gas project is too great a risk to water supplies.
Green light for coal expansion
Plans to expand Whitehaven Coal's Vickery mine in north-west NSW have been approved.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Parental pay gap tallied
New research shows having a child is significantly more expensive for women than men.
Rare earth site set for WA
A remote WA town is pushing to build a multi-million-dollar processing plant that Malaysia wants banned.
Rubber road tech invented
Australian researchers have come up with a new road-making material made of old tyres and building rubble.
Beer brewed into green power
Millions of litres of beer that expired while the SA hospitality industry was shut down has been used to brew renewable energy.
Contamination value counted
Experts have found $40 million worth of heavy metals, including silver, in underwater sediment near the South Australian regional town of Port Pirie.
Experts inspect hydrogen flight
A project by Boeing and the CSIRO has found hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions.