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Yancoal has announced over 200 employees will be stood down or re-deployed from the Austar coal mine in NSW.
Metronet could struggle with shortage
Questions are being asked about whether WA has enough workers with the right skills to complete the Metronet project.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
Huawei bags WA deal
Huawei has secured a $136 million telecommunications contract from the WA Government, despite security concerns.
Ore-sorting gets tech edge
CSIRO scientists have created a device that can identify and sort copper ore.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
SunWater to run Rookwood build
SunWater has been confirmed as the proponent for the $352 million Rookwood Weir project in Queensland.
ACT considers tighter requirements
The ACT Government is looking at mandatory licensing exams for builders.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.
Old sea builds seen as new sites
Experts say old offshore oil rigs could have a second life as a coral reef.
Union making legal moves
The CFMMEU is hoping to use the Fair Work Act to scrap conditions for the $2.8 billion Sydney Metro Project.
Green firm sees renewable rise
A new study predicts renewable energy will provide one third of the national electricity market's needs within two years.
Victoria shifts Snowy share
The Victorian Government has sold its share in Snowy Hydro to the Federal Government.
Britain bags big ship deal
Britain's BAE Systems has secured a $35 billion contract to build nine Hunter class frigates in Adelaide.