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Transport lobbies and authorities have jumped on a new report that claims Australia could be choked by its own congestion, unless big new projects start soon.
Roy Hill boss breaks silence on iron
One of the top people at Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine has entered the debate on what to do about the iron ore price.
Space mining bill for bold new digs
The US has taken a technical step in the new space race, passing a bill to allow mining in space.
Warning over growing port players
A top transport lobbyist says the threats from vertical integration in logistics must be addressed.
Boost for new builders runs on in Tas
The Tasmanian Government will announce a six-month extension of the First Home Builders Boost in this week’s state budget.
Gas boom slows in analysts' eyes
There are claims this week that Japan's Inpex Corporation is struggling to keep the $A43.5 billion Ichthys LNG project on schedule due to delays with the South Korean shipyard manufacturing the massive offshore platform.
James Hardie builds big on last year's base
James Hardie has seen its annual profit almost triple, up to $A369.57 million on the back of its US and European operations.
New towers go beyond new limits
The Victorian Government has approved seven new apartment towers in Melbourne, in an area some consider poorly served by public transport.
Slogan seen as broad call by Barnett
The WA Opposition has accused the government of putting a campaign logo on normal capital works, in order to look like it has achieved something.
ACTU seeks fee change, generally better deal
The ACTU wants to make a temporary LNP-fighting fund into a permanent fee for members.
Coal giant draws long bow in Ebola claim
The world’s largest private coal company has been accused of promoting itself in Ebola-ravaged Africa, claiming that fossil fuel is a solution to global poverty.
Gloucester's green light as water woes wash away
Coal seam gas company AGL can fire up its Gloucester operations once more, after the EPA cleared away a contamination scare.
RET deal rolls ahead, igniting wood-burning issues
A Senate inquiry has been told around 1,000 wind turbines will need to be built to meet the new Renewable Energy Target figure of 33,000 gigawatt hours.
Compensation stands but Rio gets review
The High Court has allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling over a former worker dying from asbestos-related disease.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Iron inquiry on the cards to plumb industry anger
The Abbott government is still considering an inquiry into claims that iron industry giants are forcing down prices and driving out smaller rivals.
Miners to get feet wet on offshore releases
The Industry Minister has unveiled 29 new offshore areas for oil exploration at an energy industry conference.
Mobility issues discussed in safety workshops
Workshops are being held in New South Wales to teach mobility scooter to safely use roads and footpaths.
Reports detail Chevron's tax raid
Oil giant Chevron has been accused of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme, depriving local coffers of millions of dollars.
Union wants dodgy operators jailed
The Transport Workers’ Union says operators who allow unsafe vehicles on to the road should face jail.
Australia takes top place in rooftop solar race
One of Australia’s biggest energy industry lobbies say the nation has become a world leader in solar power installation.