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A more attractive real estate agent makes a property seem more attractive to buyers, research shows.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Pro-carbon house on debut
A building plugged as Australia’s first carbon positive prefab home has been on display in Melbourne.
Senators fight gas evidence gag
Queensland Senators are fighting to let the public know about some seemingly dodgy CSG approvals.
Seven scrapes oil and gas sector
One Australian billionaire thinks the next big payday will come from the oil and gas sector.
Union starts campaign trail to stop sale
One branch of the NSW Electrical Trades Union (ETU) launched its fight against the NSW Government's further privatisation of the electricity network.
Watermark progress washes out
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has “stopped the clock” on a big open-cut coal project in NSW.
Greens' super switch to bring billions
The Greens have offered a novel budget measure that could bring the Federal Government $13 billion.
Demand for details of lobbies' glad-handing
A former senior federal bureaucrat says lobbyists should be forced to reveal their private discussions with ministers and government workers.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Authorities swing in on WA crane injury
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will investigate an incident that saw two men injured at the Roy Hill Port construction project yesterday.
Big mine deals at decade low
Mergers and acquisitions in Australian mining are at their lowest level in 10 years.
Big mine to help Russian coal fill Pacific
Russia has opened its largest-ever coal mine, which will run for over 160 years.
Call for culture to drive truck safety
A new study shows truck driver safety may rely more on psychology and business culture than on technical issues.
Container crew wants industry views
A new advocacy group is pushing landside container logistics service providers to have their say on an inquiry into wharf cartage.
Customs to cut criminal supply chain links
Australian Customs and Border Protection is cracking down on dodgy figures in the international supply chain.
Downer takes Macmahon's patch in FMG re-jig
Fortescue Metals Group has merged two contracts at Christmas Creek in a move that will see Macmahon Holdings wind up work.
Next set of inspectors preparing
WorkSafe Victoria has welcomed its latest batch of budding OHS inspectors.
Post plots poor figures down to the letter
Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour says the death of letter-writing is sending the postal service is careering towards its first full-year loss in more than 30 years.
State switch for transport boss
The head of Transport for NSW has crossed state lines to take up powerful public service roles in Queensland.