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Authorities say the construction boom from the CSG industry in Queensland has ended before many could see the benefit.
Hockey makes big deposit in new China bank
Treasurer Joe Hockey says Australia is lining up to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Super raid aimed at unions
The Federal Government has unveiled draft legislation to shake up corporate governance at superannuation funds.
Frackman and footy star pick sides on CSG
The symbolic faces of both sides of the contentious CSG industry are speaking out.
ACCC rules on Toll/TWU deal
The competition watchdog has concluded its investigation into alleged dodgy deals between Toll Holdings and the Transport Workers Union.
Analysts take dim view of iron future
Analysts at both ANZ and Goldman Sachs say the price of iron ore will drop by at least $US10 per tonne before the end of the year.
Brannerite broken for new nuclear
Australia researchers have discovered a way to extract uranium from brannerite, a mineral mining companies have long-viewed as a waste product.
Call for talk on Tas. Freight Scheme
Tasmanian businesses have been invited to share their views about the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as part of the Federal Government’s plans to expand the scheme.
Curragh cuts to stay alive
The Curragh coal mine has cut around 70 contractors in the name of sustainability.
Electric highway hopes to boost drivers
A network of electrical charging stations across Western Australia's South-West mark Australia’s first electric highway.
Executive resignation as 3 Deeps goes down
The chair and two directors of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) have stepped down in the wake of the decision to bail on the Ranger 3 Deeps project.
Missing sound adds to 'death ship' mystery
The mysteries onboard the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius are getting deeper, with reports that a key audio recorder has gone missing.
QRC wants better deals on track
The Queensland Resources Council says the state government should embark on some “visionary” investment, and build more rail.
Rio boss says iron will stay strong for some
Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding says the commodity will stay strong, but high-cost producers will not last long in the current market.
Worley named as potential SNC buyer
Australia’s Worley Parsons could be lining up to buy a Canadian engineering giant, despite it facing legal action over alleged bribery and corruption.
Zijin has eyes on more Phoenix gold
Chinese firm Zijin Mining Group has moved to take a bigger slice of Australia’s Phoenix Gold.
Canberra's new lines get on green track
The ACT Government says stage one of Canberra's light rail network will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.
Engineers slam state of NSW building
A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.
Robot workers put jobs at risk
A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.
Shorten shoves date forward to face broad claims
Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to fast-track giving evidence on his action at the Australian Workers Union (AWU), while Prime Minister Tony Abbott seizes the chance to criticise.
Solar greenhouse grows social benefits
Construction is underway on Australia's biggest glasshouse, which is solar-powered and set to provide employment for new migrants and refugees.