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The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum's Resources Safety Division has called for public comment on new guidelines covering tyre safety for earth-moving machinery.
Dump truck checks reveal wheel issues
Dozens of defects have been found in a sweep of Sydney’s waste management trucks.
Export industry seeks empty pastures
Australia's live export cattle industry is looking to make a bold foray into United States markets.
Farm-bot rains handy bug plague
Scientists are testing a drone that drops beneficial insects onto crops.
Outback architecture fills local needs
A team of twelve architecture students have travelled to the remote Indigenous communities of Areyonga and Amoonguna in the Northern Territory to build much-needed structures for the local communities.
Powerful players want more from Australia
Documents from the United Nations show the Australian Government is facing serious international pressure over its environment policies.
Stadium fail to play out in court
Claims of shoddy roof design have led to legal action against the builders and engineers of Brisbane’s iconic Gabba sporting ground.
State of states swing on housing
Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.
FMG expands while Twiggy slams opponents
Not long after its chairman called for a cap on iron production, Fortescue is now planning to mine much more.
High-end house help maintained
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says there will be no changes to negative gearing, burying some concern about the future of the property investment provision.
Business wants East West replaced ASAP
The Victorian Government has found a way out of the controversial East West Link project, for the low cost of a few hundred million dollars.
Queensland warns of disaster money meddling
Queensland councils say the Federal Government is abandoning them by withdrawing much of the funding support for towns hit by cyclones and other natural disasters.
Dead RET talks take serious toll
Official figures show the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs in the last two years.
Experts push for smarter way to settle
Workplace relations experts say governments must look beyond strikes and industrial action to address the true causes of workplace conflict.
National gas grab gets academic
The Federal Government is funding research into new ways to develop Australia’s unconventional gas resources, including coal seam gas, shale gas and tight gas.
Air traffic award marks meaningful education
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training.
Backward braking safety prepares for launch
An Australian car safety start-up is preparing for its public debut, hoping to raise millions to develop an advanced reversing alarm.
Expert calls for expanded responsibility
An expert lawyer in transport safety says the scope of chain of responsibility (COR) laws could be changed by new reforms.
Iron fall hits outer industries
Some major Australian transporters are feeling the strain of the ongoing drop in iron ore prices.
Rinehart rails on unprofitable positions
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says Australia could start to look a lot like Greece, unless major changes are made.
Sector says states holding uranium back
Toro Energy has made a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining.