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Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
High fine for big fire
The chemical waste company responsible for a massive 2019 industrial fire in Melbourne has been fined $2.9 million.
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
NOPSEMA issues offshore reminder
Authorities are responding to a recent fatality at the North Rankin offshore oil and gas facility.
Small firms prop economy
Small businesses in Australia have contributed over half a trillion dollars to the country's GDP ...
Tower crane guidance renewed
Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice for tower cranes.
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.
Housing bill hampered
The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) bill will not pass through parliament this week as planned.
Recycler faces court
Cleanaway is facing legal action after a workplace accident resulted in an employee being hospitalized for a hand injury.
Transition timing questioned
Some big players have weighed in on Australia’s energy transition progress, or lack thereof.