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The Road Transport Association (RTA) in South Australia says the trucking industry is being overcharged millions of dollars in tax every year.
Seawall saga taken to court
Legal action is being taken after a seawall collapsed last year and flooded an iron mine on Koolan Island.
Truck fires bring officials knocking
West Australian Government inspectors are looking into five separate fires involving trucks at a single mine site.
Barnett bails on Perth Freight stage 2
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has thrown in the towel on stage two of the controversial Perth Freight Link project.
BP's Bight bid delayed
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is officially behind schedule for its assessment of BP’s plan to drill oil exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight.
Hydro Tas solid profit may be last for a while
Tasmania's Energy Minister Matthew Groom says Hydro Tasmania has defied “doom and gloom” predictions to post a big before-tax profit.
Lazarus fights to keep gas in the ground
Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus has been on an anti-CSG educational trip to the Northern Territory.
Locals taking better view of multicultural country
University researchers have taken an in-depth look at Australians’ views on cultural diversity, immigration and social cohesion.
HECS extension leads to private training "rort"
Reports this week accuse private training colleges of profiteering to the tune of $3 billion - at public expense.
Learner biker 'bot lays out human challenge
Yamaha’s new motorcycle-riding robot has called out nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi.
More scientists swing against old coal
The Australian Academy of Science has become the latest major institution to offload its fossil fuel investments.
Expert finds finer points in FIFO debate
A Senate inquiry into the future of big regional cities has heard fly-in, fly-out workforces can bring considerable benefits to regional communities.
Non-drinkers needed to understand drunk country
Whether we’re drinking, downing, sinking, sipping or slamming it – alcohol is a big part of Australian culture.
Weatherill fires up on food truck limits
The Adelaide City Council has imposed new rules that mean only 10 food trucks can operate in the city before 6pm.
$70,000 fine for Pilbara iron death
An iron ore company linked to Rio Tinto has been hit with a $70,000 fine over the “foreseeable” death of mine worker in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
BHP won't let downturn damage its view
The chairman of BHP Billiton says the company remains “robust and resilient”, despite taking a battering in recent months.
Chevron shells out for dodgy tax deal
Profit shifting has led to big costs for Chevron, with the Supreme Court ruling it must pay $322 million to catch up on its tax-dodging.
Methane bugs could help Earth breathe easy
Australian bio-engineers have discovered two new methane-eating organisms that could help clean up anything from gassy coal operations to cattle farms.
Mixed response for subs in RSRT review
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says imposing minimum rates for owner-drivers will not price them out of the market, but industry figures disagree.
New chief seeks nuclear nicety
Australia has a new chief scientist, in a move some say will open up debate about nuclear energy.
QLD truck group shifts for national view
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland (CVIAQ) is rebranding itself to take a nationwide view.