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The federal government is considering removing the requirement for larger companies to lodge an annual report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Grants to welcome new citizens into all sectors

Just over half a million dollars will go out to local councils and multicultural groups in Queensland, to promote opportunities across cultures, focussing on newly-arrived immigrants and humanitarian entrants.

Outrage out west that QLD cops could fly to mine towns

One mayor says a plan to have a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) police force is a “kick in the guts” to rural employment.

Talks of more help to tiny town caught short by closure

An assistance package offered by a mining company to a small town in NT may be expanded with extra Federal Government help.

$6 billion dollar industry at risk from cheap environmental choice

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has, after “rigorous assessment”, approved the disposal of dredge spoil within the Marine Park, making only minor requests in the granting of the dredge permit.

Flows probed for better use of bore source in SA

Despite the city of Adelaide being placed in the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, underneath its streets flow substantial quantities of water.

Once-hot rocks hold old secrets, pushing first life back eons

New research could shake our understanding of the origins of life on Earth, setting the date back about a billion years.

Seeds planted for farm bank plan, no word on sprout times

A Federal Government Minister is pushing for billions of dollars to help workers toiling in some of the worst conditions for decades, and it looks like the Prime Minister is keen to help too.

Buy-out brings Calibre trans-Tasman reach

The Calibre Group has expended its broad portfolio, buying up New Zealand-based engineering and surveying firm Spiire NZ.

Funding wakes work on CRC for sleep

The federal government has provided $14.5 million to fund the creation of a Cooperative Research Centre for Alertness, Safety and Productivity – which will look to reduce the damage of fatigue and poor alertness on workplace safety and productivity.

Gas group gathers to boil down CSG concerns in NSW

A federal government taskforce is being formed to get coal seam gas flowing freely in New South Wales.

Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost

A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.

Indian market cuts bring zero-star cars

Alarming results have come from the first independent tests of five Indian-built domestic market vehicles.

Industry asks for engineers to check on Gladstone bund

A representative body for engineers has questioned why a technical design project in Queensland will not consult with engineering experts.

Insiders claim culture of trucking ignorance

A whistleblower claims one major transporter has routinely ignored proper maintenance, putting lives at risk from unsafe trucks around the country.

Rural airstrips lined-up for $9 million fix

The federal government has put up $8.9 million to upgrade 39 remote airstrips across Australia.

State parties put up plans to move SA

The Liberal and Labor parties in South Australia have a heavy transport focus in their bids for the upcoming state election, but each has taken a slightly different route.

Stoush starts over unfair booting in WA

A legal complaint has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission over the treatment of a mine worker in WA, who says he was fired after complaining about an injury.

Transport chief slams national heavy vehicle slip

Victorian Transport Association (VTA) CEO Neil Chambers has opened fire on an error in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), which he says is impossible to comply with and could lead to legal action.