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The decades-old practice of embedding concrete with reinforcing bars has been taken to the nano-scale, with engineers creating reinforcing a layer of carbon atoms with nanotubes.
Uni and industry combine to bring big mining robots online
Over half a million dollars will be spent on a trial to introduce automated draglines; robots that could save millions for mines worldwide.
Bike shift to form clear rear buffer
New laws in Queensland are aimed at making it easier for drivers to understand what to do when passing cyclists.
Building body gets new corporate capstone
A replacement for the chair of Infrastructure Australia has been announced, as Rod Eddington prepares to leave his post.
Community group leaves repeated Rio plan buried
The residents of a small New South Wales town will be celebrating victory against a mining giant today, after the Supreme Court ruled against Rio Tinto’s Warkworth mine expansion.
Energy chiefs push for union power wind-back
Some influential groups from the oil and gas industries have told the Federal Government to get cracking on changes to the Fair Work Act, saying billions of dollars and thousands of jobs are at risk.
Finding means greenfield deals can come from just a few
The Federal Court has backed a negotiating tactic which allows construction companies to sidestep unions on agreements for new projects.
Fire fought as driver flees chemical crash in WA
Authorities will be looking to contact the driver of a road train that crashed on the Nullarbor Plain, who appears to have fled when the chemical tanker burst into flames.
Million dollar mine truck pay-out awarded
A truck driver who injured their back in a crash at a mine site has received $1.4 million in compensation.
Valle sees twenty more years on the coal train, if the price is right
The President of BHP Billiton’s coal sector has pushed for productivity to fight falling coal prices.
Watery war of words ongoing in WA
A pay dispute continues between the tug boat operators and a shipping company at the world's largest bulk export port.
Woodside strikers could lose assets for fines
Fair Work will move to seize the assets of dozens of constriction workers in WA, to pay for fines after illegal industrial action.
Huge farm planning spares no time for locals
The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.
New deal for Polish working swap-over
A new visa arrangement means young people from Australia and Poland will soon be able to work and holiday in each other's countries.
Open door policy could be widened for construction
Japan may expand its policy offering foreigners permits to work for up to three years, as the nation struggles to fill voids in its rapidly shrinking workforce.
Deaths bring dawn of new day for FMG
Tragic incidents have prompted Fortescue Metal Group to increase its safety measures.
Dick Smith says safety changes could keep the bush flying
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith says safety restrictions are crippling regional air travel.
Gate agreement breeds fear in mining bodies
Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.
New degree of collaboration for air maintenance
Aviation Australia has announced it will help run the University of Southern Queensland’s (USQ) new management degree for aircraft maintenance engineers.
Poll shows people's nuclear fear subsiding
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) says a recent survey showed majority support for nuclear power, and has called for renewed debate.
Queensland in talks for train tasks
Negotiations have begun for the next round of contracts for Queensland railways.