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Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution
One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
ATA's latest postings say they will take on NHVR debacle
Some new members on the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) executive board say they will be next to tackle problems with national heavy vehicle regulations.
Customs corruption comes to light quite late
The brother of Australia's Customs and border protection chief Michael Pezzullo will be sentenced on corruption charges today, over allegations he sold prescription drugs within his brother’s department.
Miner keeps eyes on China while reducing its iron force
BHP Billiton says it will hitch its wagon to China’s rising economic star, as the nation moves from a construction-led economy to a consumption power-house.
New rates await staff from July
Companies may need to adjust their payroll figures for the new financial year, to factor an increase in wages for some staff.
Over 100 finds bring massive fines
A South Australian company has been ordered to pay over $1 million for dozens of dangerous offences.
Ports plan could see short trips for big loads
Queensland Government policy proposals hint at a plan to move large freight between the state’s ports, rather than on its roads.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.
Tragic death wakes drink debate for mine camps
Investigations into a death at the Tropicana mine camp in WA have inflamed debate over alcohol policies at sites.
Trucks tell trains to fix their game
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says trains should get more involved in the push for safer and cleaner engines.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.
Trespassing charges at start of state site sweep
The Victorian building watchdog will crack down on union delegates' entries to work sites.
Big name MP drops spots before legal hot water
Federal MP and (possibly former) mining magnate Clive Palmer has resigned several directorships ahead of a court battle with a Chinese conglomerate.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Advanced weld brings award of cheaper planes
Local innovations have changed the state of aircraft construction worldwide.
Catchment fracking call says to wait for more
The chief scientist in New South Wales says there should be no CSG fracking in Sydney’s water catchment area until all the risks are known.
Ice wall effort starts to stem toxic leaks
Japan has begun freezing the earth around the leaking nuclear power facility at Fukushima, hoping to contain radioactive waste with an underground ice wall.
Audit warning expanded for better heads-up
Trucking firms on the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) will be given three months advance notice when audits are due, the regulator says.