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Corruption claims have rocked the heavy vehicle industry, calling into question the safety standards of hundreds of trucks and transporters.

Millions given in on-going Indigenous pledge

The Australian Indigenous Education Fund (AIEF) will receive a $10 million donation from mining giant BHP Billiton, which has given millions before and intends to continue doing so.

Ministers could turn up trumps for trucks

Anthony Albanese has been named as the new Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and has pledged to take the Government to task on how it will achieve the roads and infrastructure solutions it has promised.

Multi-billion dollar bid to boost movements in SA

The South Australian Government has announced a whopping $36 billion project to upgrade roads, rail, port and public transport.

NuCoal sue to prove innocence at Doyle's Creek

NuCoal Resources is suing the New South Wales Government and former mining minister Ian Macdonald, after a recent finding of “corrupt conduct” in exploration approvals.

Poverty drives deadly building practices

Governments in Asia continue to use asbestos as a building material, putting generations of lives at risk with virtually no regulation.

Queensland plans ports for the future

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman plans for his state to be the export point for hundreds of millions of tonnes of resources per year, by way of developments at five of its existing ports.

Serpentine path to design savings

Plasma can be used to control the flow of fluids, and with recent advances it may now be employed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiencies for vehicles of all kinds.

Sweeping clean the ACT food scene

WorkSafe ACT is conducting a sweep of cafes and restaurants across the Territory, looking specifically for risks and hazards that could befall employees.

Trucks hit by trickier heists

Some bold thieves in the United States have turned to a deceptive rouse to steal masses of cargo.

WA claims its in the gas game for keeps

The Western Australian Government is most certainly in the fracking industry, and may intend to stay there for centuries.

Apple's new plans get permission to land

Global technology giant Apple Inc has gained clearance to start work on its new mothership – a shimmering disc-shaped building to house the company’s design, research and development sections.

Macfarlane marks tape cuts to boost power

Australia’s Minister for Industry says the Government’s plan for the future of the energy industry will seek to increase productivity and reduce regulation.

Paramedic drop-ins cause call-ups to dip

There is no doubt of the life-saving response paramedics provide in a emergency, but a new report says ambulance workers may be able to prevent future incidences as well.

Pollution causes cancer, experts confirm

The smoke and fumes from industry, transport and agriculture have been officially recognised as cancerous.

Successful studs secure sunlight for power gains

A new manufacturing technique has led to an increase in the energy-gathering abilities of solar panels.

Turnbull looks to de-cloak Huawei concerns

The Communications Minister has signalled he may relax the ban which has kept Chinese telecom Huawei from bringing its low-cost business style to the NBN.

Two genes yield exponential increase in oil

A team in the United Sates has identified the genes responsible for increasing the oil content of plant leaves, in a discovery which could lead to great advances in the fields of agriculture and biofuel production.

Law change gives boards a new claim

Legislation has been passed in Queensland to remove the personal liability of executives in certain situations.

Tough times hit young tummies

The notion that all good days start with a good breakfast remains as true as ever, but unfortunately many schools are having to step in to kick-start their students' day.

Light shines through British public cloud

Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.