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A new study has shown that truck drivers paid on per-km or per-trip rates are more likely to push themselves too far.
Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value
The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.
Union's Toll deal brings ACCC knocking
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate transport giant Toll’s arrangements with the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
3 Greatest Trans-Pacific Hits
Governments representing about 40 per cent of the global economy are negotiating against the interests of freedom, universal health and human rights – and the private talks on peoples’ future will soon continue in Australia.
Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading
Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.
Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house
As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.
Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow
Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.
More fines could drive truck firms to change
New South Wales truck company has pleaded guilty to setting up the kind of conditions that bring death and heartache nearly every week.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
Gate swings closed on economic green pasture
Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.
Watchdog chases big name as seedy markets squeeze supply
The Transport Workers union says Coles may be guilty of “unconscionable conduct” in its treatment of suppliers and transporters.
Baird bays for change in business buddies
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.
Great efforts gathered to show councils' take on poverty
Local governments typically have the greatest power to directly influence lives, and some councils are using that connection to help lift residents out of poverty.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Old Liberals regulate on mine money fight
A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.
First lap for faster future cars
While many miss the long gone days of hand-built automobiles, a trade show in the US has shown a glimpse of the automated, extruded car-making future.
Miners' mental marks as deep as any drill
Several recent events have come together as a strong reminder of the non-physical health risks of the mining industry.
Port site could swing on poll result
Melbourne will have a second container port, but the rest of the plan hinges on an upcoming state election.
Slim spill fines line EPA up for inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.