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The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union says workers at the Pinjarra refinery near Perth are being subjected to bullying and a dictatorial style of management.
ACT's out-of-state wind build begins
Building has begun on a $50 million wind farm in Victoria that will supply renewable energy for the ACT, almost 700 kilometres away.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Expert says powerful change needed
One Australian expert suggests radical reforms are needed in Australia’s energy regulatory system to cut electricity and gas bills for consumers.
Graphene game gets local eyes looking
Local mining companies are rushing to supply the high-tech materials of the future.
NBN's new maps pass politicians' doors
NBN is ramping up the rollout of its ‘multi-technology mix’, and curiously, the electorates of both the Prime Minister and Treasurer are on the list.
Records tumble in solar plane's wake
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has completed the longest continuous flight in human history without consuming a single drop of fuel.
Uber on the list for broad NSW inquiry
A New South Wales government task force has been formed to examine the future of the state's taxi and ride-sharing services, like Uber.
Union holds firm in Tas port stoush
A stand-off between crew members of an oil tanker in Tasmania and the ship's operator has been referred to the Industrial Relations Commission.
Apprentice network to smooth transition
The Federal Government has launched the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) this week, which it says will help get more students into apprenticeships.
BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal
Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth
Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.
New fuel deal brings road relief
Councils nationwide are celebrating the ALP's proposal to direct revenue from the first two years of the fuel excise indexation, about $1.1 billion, towards additional Roads to Recovery funding.
Research shows harassment's many forms
A new study has found that more than one in ten complaints of sexual harassment at work are reported by men.
Admins look for options as Heavy Haulage falls
Heavy Haulage Australia (HHA) has gone into voluntary administration, leading its major shareholder McAleese to seek legal recourse.
Big expansion gives DHL more ground
Goodman Group has been announced as the developers of two new purpose-built facilities for DHL in western Sydney.
Diatreme has new zircon mine in sight
Diatreme Resources says it is close to its goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin.
Fake penises give drug-testers the willies
Prosthetic penises and fake urine are among new tools that are helping miners to pass site drug screening.
Golden years coming after big find in WA
A fairly small-time gold company has hit it big, with a massive new find in WA.
High-speed goes nowhere in WA
WA transport officials say plans for the high-speed rail link between Perth and Bunbury are “not going anywhere”.
Samsung screens new style of safety
Samsung has unveiled its new Safety Truck; a prototype that allows drivers behind a truck to see the road ahead.