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Activists and community members have successfully blocked Whitehaven Coal from beginning construction of the Maules Creek coal mine, near Narrabri.

Telework week shows remote possibility

The Department of Communications will host a talk on the office of the future, encouraging everyone to look to ‘teleworking’ for a better way to do their jobs.

Work stigma keeps depression locked, costing money and lives

A study by one of Australia’s most prominent charities has shown there is still a strong stigma about mental health in the workplace, which keeps many from seeking the help they need.

Bruce Highway widening attempts to cut death toll

More overtaking lanes will be added on one of the nation’s most dangerous highways, with duplication work to start soon on a section of the Bruce Highway north of Mackay.

Embattled truckers move to float above fire

Financial reports say the company that owns Cootes Transport will go ahead with its stock market float, despite its subsidiary’s troubles and safety review.

Indicoal eyes new Tasmanian dig

An Indonesian mining company is looking for approval on a plan to start a new open-cut coal mine in Tasmania.

Jobs take flight as Qantas culls to cut costs

Qantas has dropped the axe on hundreds of engineers at its Avalon maintenance base, devastating families in an effort to cut costs.

Mini-microphone plan plots road to future

An internationally-renowned Australian microphone manufacturer has given itself some future leg-room, moving to a new site and eyeing new manufacturing methods.

Rapid work site turnaround for safety

Work is back on at a site which just last week had no health and safety committee, first aid shed, or proper emergency access.

Robot revolution digs on snails and clams for help

Engineers have - as they often do - taken more cues from the designs nature developed millions of years ago.

Rolling road-show spreads vital message

A big green rig with a vital message of safety has hit Australian roads, with the launch of the revamped Australian Trucking Association Safety Truck.

Safety and sustainability, talk of the day for teens

The NRMA has held a weekend youth summit to teach the leaders of tomorrow about the importance of sustainable transport today.

Transport NSW called-out for missing its own warning

Reports this week claim Transport NSW undertook a survey to inform its new north-west Sydney rail link plan, but ignored the results in its subsequent planning.

Transport talks to boost business bonds with PNG

The Transport Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have met in Brisbane to talk about ways of improving the relationship and business opportunities for the neighbouring nations.

Australia offers small relief from massive devastation

The Australian Foreign Ministry has announced its response to the unfolding tragedy following the devastation of the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan.

Health ranking site causes concern among carers

Private health insurer NIB has created a website which rates and ranks healthcare providers, and it has sparked some outrage from medical professionals.