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A company owned by the daughter of Australian underworld figure Mick Gatto has won a $222 million road upgrade project from the Victorian government.
Council staffing blocks builders
Builders say a lack of council planning staff is holding back projects.
Farm risks outlined
An inquiry has made recommendations to reduce risks in some of the most dangerous work in Australia.
Olympic Dam death investigated
A young worker at BHP's Olympic Dam mine site in South Australia has tragically died following a “serious crash” that occurred on the site on Tuesday.
Porter fund coming
Victoria has pledged to pay out approximately $15 million to affected by the Porter Davis collapse ...
QR charged over fatal crash
Queensland Rail is set to face criminal charges over a fatal train crash almost two years ago in Central Queensland.
Whitehaven goes for smaller digs
Whitehaven Coal has announced a $150 million investment in a smaller version of its Vickery project ...
AER shows price slide
Electricity and gas prices in Australia have continued to fall during the first quarter of this year, according to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
IEA backs efforts
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognised the Albanese government's commitment to ...
Liddell closure looms
The Liddell Power Station, which has supplied electricity to New South Wales (NSW) for more than 50 years, will retire this week.
Study plots green shift
Experts say Australia will need to triple the National Electricity Market’s power capacity by 2030 to be on track for net zero by 2050.
EV plan lands
The Albanese government has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at eliminating barriers to EV adoption.
Green money urges change
A group of clean energy investors, including BlackRock, Macquarie, Snowy Hydro and Squadron Energy, are pushing for coal-fired power to be phased out faster.
NT releases gas report
The NT Government says a decision on the future of the fracking industry is just weeks away.
Sun sets on German stations
Germany is shutting down its last three nuclear reactors, ending six decades of nuclear power as a key part of the country's energy mix.
BHP buyout backed
Australian mining giant BHP says it has received approval for its $9.6 billion takeover of OZ Minerals.
Cancer cover expands
Tasmania has extended its presumptive cancer list for firefighters to include 20 types of cancer.