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A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.
New 'bots leap to rescue challenge
One of the US military’s futuristic creations has become untethered.
QRC wants workers' right to decide
The Queensland Resources Council says workers themselves want to choose where they live, not have the choice made by companies, unions, or any other group.
Queensland urges Uber to join taxi ranks
The Queensland Transport Minister appears to have taken a hard line in dealing with Uber, asking the company to shut down before she would speak to them.
Transpacific pays for long-running miss
Transpacific has been hit with one of the heaviest penalties seen in Australia for a breach of occupational health and safety laws.
WA seeks tech fix for traffic woes
WA’s RAC is looking at driverless cars as a solution to Perth's congestion problems.
Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour
Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.
AGL prepares Gloucester bounce-back
Energy company AGL is taking cautious steps toward the future of its Gloucester coal seam gas project, which has been shut for months following contamination concerns.
Bidders wait on NSW power bill
The NSW Government is preparing to introduce its power privatisation bill in state parliament this week, with buyers lining up to make a bid.
Builders bring biggest share to local coffers
Research says property is now the largest contributor to the Australian economy, eclipsing both the mining and financial services sectors.
Next step in sun-fired circumnavigation
A revolutionary solar plane has continued its quest to circumnavigate the globe.
Off-grid options for cut-off communities
As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, experts say rural communities may have to look beyond the grid.
Outlook worse for civil works
Analysts say the civil construction sector in Australia is will decline even further over the next two years.
Unions' gas play may not pay
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has ramped up its push for a federal gas reserve to keep domestic prices down, but experts say it will not pay off.
Young minds to tackle old industry issue
Some budding environmental engineers are helping Master Builders WA find new ways to tackle construction waste issues.
Rinehart finding sheds light on Barnaby's link
The children of Australia’s richest person have wrestled control over their multibillion-dollar family trust.
Government works to lay Reef spill bill on China
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) says it cannot afford to clean up the mix of oil and paint left when a Chinese bulk coal carrier hit the reef in 2010.
Aurizon pauses Pilbara plans, could save by sacking
Aurizon could return cash to its shareholders to calm investor concerns about the rail group's weak growth prospects.
China money could flow to FMG, after FIRB look
Chinese-linked companies have applied to the Foreign Investment Review Board over a big investment involving Fortescue Metals Group.
New players could hurt northern air industry
There is much concern about a push to allow international carriers to service domestic routes in Australia.
Prefab palace to change local game
The University of Melbourne will soon be home to an advanced centre for prefabricated housing, in a move some say will transform the Australian building industry.