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A prominent NSW irrigator has been acquitted of taking water from the Barwon-Darling system.
Queensland goes alone on pipeline
The Queensland Government is snubbing $195 million from the Commonwealth and says it will fund stage two of the Haughton pipeline itself.
Fake masks found at mines
Coal workers say COVID-19 is leaving them short on good masks, with a number of fakes turning up on worksites.
Gwalia gold works near complete
A major expansion of Australia's deepest gold mine is nearly complete.
Meatworks spread explained
A health expert has shed some light on the conditions that lead to COVID-19 hotspots in abattoirs.
Workers comp chief bails
The chief of NSW’s workers’ compensation scheme has resigned after being picked apart at an inquiry.
AEMO plots quick shift
The Australian Energy Market Operator says Australia is in the midst of possibly the world’s fastest energy transition.
ARENA asks about transition
ARENA has undertaken a new initiative that will ask industry figures about ways to reduce emissions.
Solar backed for jobs boost
A $600 million renewable energy project is being planned for the Queensland city of Mount Isa.
Green group wants fossil tax
There is a strong call for the Federal Government to tax the fossil fuel industry for a climate disaster fund.
Funds flow to QLD locals
Queensland councils have successfully lobbied for a $200 million increase to the COVID-19 Works for Queensland program.
Melbourne hire firm fined
An equipment hire company has been convicted and fined $85,000 following the death of a worker in Melbourne.
New powers may not stay
The PM says recent moves to give bosses more power over workers will only be temporary.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Zircon site saved
A remote patch of WA scrubland has been added to the National Heritage List in order to protect some truly ancient crystals.
'Specific' grant questioned
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.