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Road safety researchers are using videos posted online by drowsy drivers to study the effects of sleepiness on driving.
Disagreement over union's background deals
The former head of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Victoria has responded to claims of big donation deals around the $2.5 billion EastLink road project.
Green group celebrates frack-free farms
Environmental activists are celebrating a Western Australian Government rejection of hydraulic fracking on a large section of agricultural land.
Shorten seeks safer imports
The Federal Opposition says the Government should do more to stop asbestos-laden building products coming into Australia.
Steel giant propped up by pay deal
BlueScope Steel will continue with steelmaking operations at Port Kembla in the New South Wales Illawarra region, saving thousands of local jobs.
Sun state team streaks ahead in solar spree
A Queensland team has become the first Australian squad to cross the line and complete the gruelling 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
Water workers warned of deadly risk
Nearly 100 workers at a WA Water Corporation maintenance project have been exposed to asbestos particles, but authorities say it is not as bad as it seems.
ChAFTA bill moves ahead
A bill to enact the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is making its way through Parliament.
Santos rejects big bid
Fossil fuel giant Santos has rejected a $7.1 billion takeover offer from an elite syndicate of Middle East and Asian ruling families.
Private sector seeks SA water sale
An industry lobby says selling-off SA Water would raise up to $13 billion for the struggling South Australian economy.
Fume warnings in handy forms
Safe Work Australia has developed a guide and information sheet on managing the risks of diesel exhaust exposure in the workplace.
Pipe problems prompt DMP safety call
Authorities are investigating serious burns suffered by a resources industry worker, who was injured by a hose failure that left him with severe chemical burns.
Safe system catches international eye
International authorities are looking to learn from the Australian system for keeping truck drivers safe.
Second airport draft plan lands
The Federal Government has provided some more details on the plans for Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek.
Slim support for Canberra trams
A new study shows a majority of Canberrans support the territory’s proposed Light Rail project, but only just.
Smarter pay gets little industry play
Big industry players are concerned about the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) plans to mandate minimum pay rates for owner-drivers.
Toro moves ahead with positive view
Uranium exploration firm Toro Energy has a new non-executive director and chairman on its board.
Big rail deal draws regulator's eye
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has some serious reservations about a proposed takeover of ports and rail operator Asciano, by a Brookfield Infrastructure Partners consortium.
Huge mine gets up on new green grounds
The $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine has been approved under a new set of environmental conditions.
Safety change lets unions in faster
Queensland’s Labor Government has passed new laws that mean unions no longer have to give 24 hours notice before entering a worksite.