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Even the trees are grabbing their slice of Western Australia’s underground resources, with CSIRO showing nature may have levied its own minerals tax.
Augmenting reality for a clear view ahead
An augmented reality system is in the works which allows a driver to make other cars on the road seem invisible.
Fire risk wakes old asbestos hazards
As NSW experiences one of the worst fire seasons in decades, WorkCover NSW has waived the five-day asbestos removal notification to allow immediate clean-ups.
Gold clash turns violent for Australian in Kyrgyzstan
An Australian mining office Kyrgyzstan has been attacked by forces opposed to a gold-mining project.
Hot-shot practice woken from sleepy safety standards
WorkSafe authorities in Western Australia are launching a crack-down on the use of sleeper cabs on long-distance trips.
Logbooks, bribes and licenses in NSW corruption trial
Corruption claims have rocked the heavy vehicle industry, calling into question the safety standards of hundreds of trucks and transporters.
Millions given in on-going Indigenous pledge
The Australian Indigenous Education Fund (AIEF) will receive a $10 million donation from mining giant BHP Billiton, which has given millions before and intends to continue doing so.
Ministers could turn up trumps for trucks
Anthony Albanese has been named as the new Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and has pledged to take the Government to task on how it will achieve the roads and infrastructure solutions it has promised.
Multi-billion dollar bid to boost movements in SA
The South Australian Government has announced a whopping $36 billion project to upgrade roads, rail, port and public transport.
NuCoal sue to prove innocence at Doyle's Creek
NuCoal Resources is suing the New South Wales Government and former mining minister Ian Macdonald, after a recent finding of “corrupt conduct” in exploration approvals.
Poverty drives deadly building practices
Governments in Asia continue to use asbestos as a building material, putting generations of lives at risk with virtually no regulation.
Queensland plans ports for the future
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman plans for his state to be the export point for hundreds of millions of tonnes of resources per year, by way of developments at five of its existing ports.
Serpentine path to design savings
Plasma can be used to control the flow of fluids, and with recent advances it may now be employed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiencies for vehicles of all kinds.
Sweeping clean the ACT food scene
WorkSafe ACT is conducting a sweep of cafes and restaurants across the Territory, looking specifically for risks and hazards that could befall employees.
Trucks hit by trickier heists
Some bold thieves in the United States have turned to a deceptive rouse to steal masses of cargo.
WA claims its in the gas game for keeps
The Western Australian Government is most certainly in the fracking industry, and may intend to stay there for centuries.
Apple's new plans get permission to land
Global technology giant Apple Inc has gained clearance to start work on its new mothership – a shimmering disc-shaped building to house the company’s design, research and development sections.
Macfarlane marks tape cuts to boost power
Australia’s Minister for Industry says the Government’s plan for the future of the energy industry will seek to increase productivity and reduce regulation.
Paramedic drop-ins cause call-ups to dip
There is no doubt of the life-saving response paramedics provide in a emergency, but a new report says ambulance workers may be able to prevent future incidences as well.
Pollution causes cancer, experts confirm
The smoke and fumes from industry, transport and agriculture have been officially recognised as cancerous.
Successful studs secure sunlight for power gains
A new manufacturing technique has led to an increase in the energy-gathering abilities of solar panels.