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Australia has seen its worst economic results since the global financial crisis, but Malcolm Turnbull says it is just “a bump in the road”.
Quick backflip on power plans
Suggestions that Australia would introduce a carbon pricing scheme lived for less than two days.
Disability fixes funded
Workplaces will be encouraged to employ people with disabilities, fund leadership and create ...
Lobbies' bland plans slammed
A conservative think tank says Australia’s chief business lobby is now “completely outgunned” by progressive think tanks.
NT mining influence highlighted
Environmentalists are concerned about the amount of mining industry figures on an NT Government-appointed board.
Powerful pricing plan outlined
The CSIRO has backed emissions trading as the way to cut power bills and hit carbon targets.
ABCC protection questioned
The CFMEU has started poking holes in plans for a renewed Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Adani's new line on track
A proposed coal rail line in Queensland has passed its first hurdle for a Federal Government loan.
Climate review lining up
The Federal Government has opened the possibility of new climate policies for the energy sector.
Burning zinc claims uncovered
Former FIFO workers have raised serious issues over toxic smoke from burning rock ...
Stanwell slammed for cold coal deal
Six executives at a Queensland Government-owned power company have been criticised for accepting bonuses while subcontractors go unpaid.
Australia missing big gas capture
Authorities say revenue from oil and gas production has fallen “far behind” in capturing the benefits of the LNG boom.
Climate cuts need smart plans
Experts say Australia’s climate change response could depend on planning.
Airport city plan draws bold view
Planners say the future of Western Sydney hinges on an “aerotropolis” growing around the Western Sydney Airport.
Boral building to big deal
Boral is looking to buy US-based building products manufacturer Headwaters for about A$3.5 billion.
Concrete sinks hold CO2
Almost half the CO2 released during the process of making cement over the last 70 years has been re-absorbed by the material through a process called carbonation, say international scientists.
Enrolments drop as need rises
Enrolments for mining engineering degrees are plummeting – just as Australia’s mining sector is seeing a global rally in price.