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A Senate inquiry has been told around 1,000 wind turbines will need to be built to meet the new Renewable Energy Target figure of 33,000 gigawatt hours.
Compensation stands but Rio gets review
The High Court has allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling over a former worker dying from asbestos-related disease.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Iron inquiry on the cards to plumb industry anger
The Abbott government is still considering an inquiry into claims that iron industry giants are forcing down prices and driving out smaller rivals.
Miners to get feet wet on offshore releases
The Industry Minister has unveiled 29 new offshore areas for oil exploration at an energy industry conference.
Mobility issues discussed in safety workshops
Workshops are being held in New South Wales to teach mobility scooter to safely use roads and footpaths.
Reports detail Chevron's tax raid
Oil giant Chevron has been accused of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme, depriving local coffers of millions of dollars.
Union wants dodgy operators jailed
The Transport Workers’ Union says operators who allow unsafe vehicles on to the road should face jail.
Australia takes top place in rooftop solar race
One of Australia’s biggest energy industry lobbies say the nation has become a world leader in solar power installation.
Gas lauded as Curtis plant launches
There was much rejoicing at the site of Australia’s newest gas export terminal on the weekend, with politicians plugging the local role in the global energy game.
New chatter on silent TPP talks
The United States is moving to fast-track the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), while the residents of other signatory nations demand to know what is in store.
Solar road scores high in early tests
Reports are in from a trial of a solar power generating road in Europe, and it appears ot have gone quite well.
Tech edge taken on NZ's new designs
The rebuilding of Christchurch's earthquake-ravaged CBD has been delayed by several years, but residents will soon get a high-tech preview of what’s to come.
Turnbull joins tech education bandwagon
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has backed Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s call to increase STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education by teaching kids to code.
Vic's road money seeks place to be spent
The Federal Government says it will only fund road projects in Victoria if they are of “national significance”.
Multinational cash-grab stops short
Mining companies have avoided becoming targets of the Federal Government's efforts to reclaim lost tax.
Regional funds spread wide
The northern part of Australia has been celebrating wins in this week’s federal budget announcement.
Big HR boss denies FIFO health effects
Unions have slammed Chevron’s HR manager for claiming that FIFO rosters do not have adverse health effects.
Wage help to wake dormant workforce
The latest federal budget includes a range of measures with a single goal – getting more people to work.
Alcoa closing Victorian plants
Alcoa will close its coal mine and power station on Victoria's coast in August, putting 85 people out of work.