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Crane operators will be allowed to move their equipment without permits in Victoria, on particular roads in a deregulated network.
Floating gas giants fail to fill industry's demands
An industry body has warned that mining and processing natural gas in giant offshore factories will cost thousands of onshore Australian jobs.
Healthy output claims from better living miner
The operators of one NSW coal mine say their healthy lifestyle program for workers has boosted mining output.
Mine moves knock engineering needs, could be caught in construction
Industry analysts say Australia’s lack of engineers has been reversed, and there is now an oversupply in many sectors.
Mix considered in multi-billion dollar jet plan
Some more details on the planned purchase of nearly 100 questionably-effective Joint Strike Fighters, with some talk that a vertical landing option could bring the cost even higher.
Raw deal shows the flowing the costs of closure
When big companies fail, it is often subcontractors such as logistics operators that feel the pain, but their plight has now been brought to the attention of the Federal Parliament.
Victoria sees $50 mil to show lignite's new legs
A joint state and federal funding scheme will see millions spent showing new ways to use brown coal.
Coal fire shows cost of old methods, unpreparedness
The Victorian Environment Department says a long-running underground fire at the Hazelwood coal mine has “created a choking reminder of the real price of relying on coal for electricity”.
Figures show building boom for some
CSR’s profits have jumped in the last year, up 143 per cent from a lively construction sector.
Leighton leaks millions over misleading and management
An expensive few days at Leighton Holdings, as the engineering and construction giant pays out a $70 million class action and gives a $23 million golden handshake to two departing executives.
Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW
One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.
Uncertainty could keep green power dollars down
Analysts say the future of renewable energy investment in Australia is looking rough.
Oil boss appointment forms gulf for investors
Some investors are outraged at the decision to appoint Tony Hayward as the new chairman of Glencore Xstrata.
Locals win over gas firm's non-communication
A victory for community rights in New South Wales, as a gas drilling operation is shut down.
Some community road schemes kept alive in WA
With talk of the federal budget’s hamstring job on state governments, some local governments are at least a little bit pleased at what their states have managed to provide.
Conflict costs companies, but can be used to connect
Public conflict can cost big companies in many ways, and new research shows how great that effect has been for one key economic driver.
Most big movers welcome road, rail and sea plans
Freight may be one of the few sectors looking optimistic after Budget night, with road, rail and sea transport all given a hand.
Trades and training to take broad hit but see slim benefit
Workers and families already doing it tough have had their safety net replaced with a concrete slab.
Aurizon wants to bury agreements in effort to cut to bone
One of Queensland’s main rail companies will ditch hundreds of workers in an effort to save $130 million.
China signing to start huge African rail deal
China has signed a deal to build the first stage of a line that will cross several African nations.
Decades of digging defined in QLD's new plan
The Queensland Government has put up its new blueprint for the future of mining, outlining the state’s intentions for the next thirty resourceful years.