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Engineers say the construction of Shell’s $12 billion Prelude project is on track, marking a number of milestones as the massive floating gas facility takes form.
Truckies say grocery giants force illegal acts
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says Coles truck drivers are involved in illegal practices to meet the unfair pressures of the supermarket giant.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Green groups warn of swamp-sucking miners
Environmentalists say new NSW planning laws could allow mining companies to pay to damage sensitive swamps that supply Sydney's drinking water.
Huge oil fund kicks out coal
The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.
Old gold stepping into new era
In an Australian first, a disused gold mine in Queensland will be turned into a huge hydro-electric energy system.
ATA backs NTC's new view
The Australian Trucking Association has backed the National Transport Commission’s proposed work program for 2015-2019, which it says will seek to improve productivity across the industry.
Exploration runs dry, prompts views on what to do
Mineral exploration investment has slumped to its lowest level in eight years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mainfreight makes piles worldwide
A big New Zealand truck operator, Mainfreight, has posted record revenues across its operations.
Nautilus plugs its own sea digs
A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.
New 'bots leap to rescue challenge
One of the US military’s futuristic creations has become untethered.
QRC wants workers' right to decide
The Queensland Resources Council says workers themselves want to choose where they live, not have the choice made by companies, unions, or any other group.
Queensland urges Uber to join taxi ranks
The Queensland Transport Minister appears to have taken a hard line in dealing with Uber, asking the company to shut down before she would speak to them.
Transpacific pays for long-running miss
Transpacific has been hit with one of the heaviest penalties seen in Australia for a breach of occupational health and safety laws.
WA seeks tech fix for traffic woes
WA’s RAC is looking at driverless cars as a solution to Perth's congestion problems.
Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour
Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.
AGL prepares Gloucester bounce-back
Energy company AGL is taking cautious steps toward the future of its Gloucester coal seam gas project, which has been shut for months following contamination concerns.
Bidders wait on NSW power bill
The NSW Government is preparing to introduce its power privatisation bill in state parliament this week, with buyers lining up to make a bid.
Builders bring biggest share to local coffers
Research says property is now the largest contributor to the Australian economy, eclipsing both the mining and financial services sectors.
Next step in sun-fired circumnavigation
A revolutionary solar plane has continued its quest to circumnavigate the globe.
Off-grid options for cut-off communities
As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, experts say rural communities may have to look beyond the grid.