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The Chairman of the Australian Trucking Association has urged the new Prime Minister to revisit investigations into the carbon tax’s impact on the price of diesel for freight.

Unions say; FLNG good for the economy, bad for workers

Floating LNG facilities could be the key to Australia’s energy employment future, says one major industry player.

Visa reforms not welcomed by industry

Amendments to the Fair Work Act and Migration Act have passed Parliament and will now come into place.

WA shale price questioned by industry

Western Australia has placed its domestic energy policy ahead of industry information, with the State’s Premier meeting top energy executives at a forum over the weekend.

Write-downs and job losses mark dark time in commodities

A Brazilian mining giant has announced it will sell a Queensland coal mine, following asset write-downs.

Xstrata QLD unsure if it's digging or sacking

A top resource analyst says Xstrata should offload its stalled Queensland works, meanwhile politicians say they should get back to digging.

Resource Minister stays on, despite lacking confidence last week

Australia’s new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd may be keeping his enemies close, retaining Gary Gray as Resource Minister despite Mr Gray criticising his courage and strength.

Freight plan to keep QLD trucking along

The Queensland Government is seeking to amplify its transport industry, with the release of its new Moving Freight strategy paper.

New office improves FIFO access to Pilbara

A major mining company is making it easier for workers to fly-in and fly-out from operations in WA.

New report pushes high-tech farming practice

Broadband access and ICT implementation could help Australian farmers tackle a future full of hungry people, according to a new report.

WA farmers jump on GM wagon in spades

Despite global protests with millions turning out, Western Australian farmers have bought record amounts of genetically-modified canola from breeder-under-fire Monsanto.

WA Minister says 'food bowl' plan will cost billions

Western Australia’s Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls believes the cost of Tony Abbot’s proposed ‘food bowl’ plan will run into the billions.

DHL launches massive new Sydney site

Freight and logistics giant DHL Global Forwarding has completed work on its $61.6 million facility in Sydney, the massive transport hub is set to open its doors today.

Engineers call for higher industry emission reductions

Engineers Australia is looking toward a green future for the country’s large-scale industrial works.

Jobs lost as Newcrest gold struggles to float

Financial woes continue for gold-miners Newcrest. The company has been forced to axe hundreds of local and Australian workers from plants in Papua New Guinea, where half its operations are located.

New stats show transport industry lagging online

The transport industry is one of the slowest to adopt new information technologies in its business practices, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Palmer claims he's back on track, but assurance is not iron-clad

One of the country’s main mining employers has stopped short of assuring his workers their jobs are safe.

Second iron contract secures future for Leighton Holdings

Mining contractors Leighton Holdings has sealed the biggest deal in its history, signing on for $1.3 billion in work at Fortescue Metals’ Solomon Hub iron operation.

Technical review raises safety concerns at Latrobe mines

An expert advisory group has warned of safety dangers at at least seven brown coal mines in the Latrobe Valley.

Timber CEO's trial continues, new allegations of withholding

The author of an Australian Securities and Investment Commission report into fallen timber company Gunns’ alleged withholding of information from investors has given evidence in court. He says the company’s internal reports were very different from those given to shareholders.