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International authorities are coming together to develop solutions to the risks in one of the world’s most dangerous workplaces.
Ai says insurance insistence hurts workers
A key employers’ lobby group has accused various unions of receiving big payoffs by selling expensive yet inferior income protection insurance.
Classy numbers show big independent spend
Some of the most expensive schools in the country are forking out massive sums for new works to attract the next generation of well-off students.
Cuts could come from closer look at young pensions
As the government’s ‘razor gang’ sought out more budget cuts over the weekend, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said tightening up checks on claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) would be a good start.
Deal to see uranium trade for UAE
Millions will be made after Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s visit to Abu Dhabi, signing a deal to sell Australian uranium to the United Arab Emirates.
Eyes on profits prior to power pole sale
A plan to sell one state’s power poles and cables has already prompted parties to claim a share of the hypothetical profits.
Fortescue takes on its own safety challenges
Safety concerns have pushed Fortescue Metals (FMG) to take over iron ore processing at its sites in the Pilbara.
Good words given after Gay's one word role change
A cabinet shake-up has tweaked the title of one Minister, and the change has been welcomed by freight authorities.
Guesses on mystery figure behind massive port and rail bid
Padbury Mining is refusing to break its silence on the identity of the $6 billion backer for a bid to build the Oakajee port and rail project.
Health and legal concerns latest hindrance for big city link
The Victorian Health Department has put out its list of concerns about the multi-billion-dollar East West link in Melbourne.
Inquiry hears claims cancer-linked batts remain
The royal commission into the Federal Government’s ill-fated home insulation scheme has heard cancer-linked chemicals were present in some batts during the roll-out, which are still being sold today.
Novel sight brings excitement in train-lacking nation
A strange sight has been spotted snaking its way across Sudan, as the crisp new Nile Train carves its way through the landscape.
Tracks ready but trains lag on new NSW line
Rail stations on a new line in Sydney have been finished one year ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget, but that does not mean anyone will get to use them just yet.
Transport talks hit the road in Victoria
Authorities are holding workshops across Victoria to give out information on a number of key transport topics.
Trial starts for high-tech trucks' new view
A new system is undergoing trials, one that may soon tell truck drivers what is around the corner or over the hill.
Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.
Debt deal for North Korea helps Russia move gas south
Russia has waived about $10 billion of North Korean debt in exchange for a gas pipeline through the secretive country to South Korea.
Old power giants up and down in latest numbers
Two major oil and gas firms have reported mixed results in their latest production level figures.
Hunt's team chips at Direct Action dream
The hand-picked team tasked with assessing the federal government’s Direct Action climate change plan says it will not work.
Storage checks find seedy supplies
Australian researchers have sought to find out just how clean our recycled water is.
Cops zoom up to distracted drivers
Victorian police have a new tool for catching unsafe and unfocused drivers – a camera with a very long lens.