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A new report published by the Federal Government’s National Transport Commission (NTC) says a consistent set of road rules and vehicle standards across the country could improve road safety.
Carbon-catching could continue in QLD
A trial of carbon capturing devices at a Queensland power station has been hailed as successful by the CSIRO.
Drivers lament supermarket pressure
Truck drivers have accused major supermarket chains of forcing them to meet ridiculous deadlines, compromising their safety and that of other road-users too.
Industry input on trucking reforms requested
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is looking to transport operators for feedback to guide their submission to a review of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP).
No steaming ahead on WA rail link
Several mining, transport and engineering groups are celebrating the announcement of a large-scale rail link in Western Australia, but the company set to build it says no-one should hold their breath just yet.
Northparkes goes to China as Rio recoups
Rio Tinto has rid itself of a mine in central NSW and made a cool $892 million in the process.
Police involved after work-site tampering claims
Integral security and safety components of some potentially dangerous devices have been tampered with at a Queensland mine site, leading to police involvement.
Port oil spill causes damage, delays
Authorities have identified the vessel responsible for an oil spill at the Port of Brisbane over the weekend, where work has stopped at several sites while environmental officers try to deal with the damage.
Station Pier protests for stevedores
Concerns have been raised about the conditions for workers at Melbourne’s Station Pier.
Asbestos suspension hits subs
The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union says thousands of electrical and telephone subcontracters could face financial ruin if the timetables and funding for the NBN roll-out are not sorted soon.
Building a plug for the mining hole
New building forecasts have suggested Australia's construction and housing markets may be able to pick up the economic slack of a slowed-down mining sector.
Cougar retracts its claws
Cougar Energy has ditched its multi-million dollar law suit against the Queensland State Government over the forced closure of an underground coal gas project.
Lady tradies in the trenches
There is a distinct sense of class and composure on one building site in Canberra, with women hired for all key roles on two construction projects.
Chinese factories slip, the AUD dips
More signs of a slow-down in the economy of Australia’s biggest trading partner have sparked a drop in the AUD.
Greens call out Port on figure-fudging
The sale of Newcastle's port has been mired by accusations of bodged figures from the New South Wales Greens.
Forest fight at loggerheads
The new Federal Environment Minister has flown into (or at least over) hot water in Tasmania, joining the battle on multiple fronts between Government, conservationists and miners.
Nation-wide shale policy plugged
A report on the cost and impact of shale coal mining says Australia needs to adopt nation-wide legislation before the practice escalates.
Old favourite wins NSW Worst Road poll
New South Wales has voted for its worst road and unsurprisingly picked the Pacific Highway.
Algae fuel potential blooms
A University of Queensland scientist has found a native algae species which could provide real hope for the development of commercially viable fuels from algae.
Fukushima fallout confirmed
Radioactive water is leaking from the broken Fukishima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, with rumours now confirmed by the plant’s operator.
Funds flow from Sydney Water
Water is serious business in New South Wales, with reports Sydney Water have shelled out over $7 million just for a website, meanwhile the Minister for Finance and Services announces the allocation of $755 million worth of contracts to upgrade the Sydney Water network.