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There was much rejoicing at the site of Australia’s newest gas export terminal on the weekend, with politicians plugging the local role in the global energy game.

New chatter on silent TPP talks

The United States is moving to fast-track the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), while the residents of other signatory nations demand to know what is in store.

Solar road scores high in early tests

Reports are in from a trial of a solar power generating road in Europe, and it appears ot have gone quite well.

Tech edge taken on NZ's new designs

The rebuilding of Christchurch's earthquake-ravaged CBD has been delayed by several years, but residents will soon get a high-tech preview of what’s to come.

Turnbull joins tech education bandwagon

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has backed Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s call to increase STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education by teaching kids to code.

Vic's road money seeks place to be spent

The Federal Government says it will only fund road projects in Victoria if they are of “national significance”.

Multinational cash-grab stops short

Mining companies have avoided becoming targets of the Federal Government's efforts to reclaim lost tax.

Regional funds spread wide

The northern part of Australia has been celebrating wins in this week’s federal budget announcement.

Big HR boss denies FIFO health effects

Unions have slammed Chevron’s HR manager for claiming that FIFO rosters do not have adverse health effects.

Wage help to wake dormant workforce

The latest federal budget includes a range of measures with a single goal – getting more people to work.

Alcoa closing Victorian plants

Alcoa will close its coal mine and power station on Victoria's coast in August, putting 85 people out of work.

ANZ says iron will stay low

ANZ has become the latest to take a dim view of the future of iron ore.

Aurizon slows $6 billion push

Aurizon's largest shareholder wants the rail and infrastructure giant to shelve its planned $6 billion West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.

Beyondblue takes mental messages out West

Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.

Coal looks rough for Rio's new boss

Rio Tinto’s new coal boss has given a fairly gloomy outlook on the future of his new portfolio.

Old deposit could be dug again

A high grade mineral deposit in New South Wales could be mined again, 20 years after it was shut down.

Truck stats show deaths down, injuries rise

New figures show fatal truck crash incidences have risen in the last year.

WA moves on big rail build

The WA Government has requested proposals for the $1.575 billion Perth Freight Link project.

57-storey super-build sets pre-fab benchmark

A Chinese construction company has put together the world’s tallest pre-fab tower in less than three weeks.

Andrews looks at new roads for federal money

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed new costs in the scrapping of the East West Link project, while he tries to garner support for a different road build.