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A NSW community action group says there is no problem with gas supply, and there is no need for gas giant AGL to continue fracking activities in sensitive environmental areas.

Abetz rebukes union call for deeper view

Business groups have reacted poorly to a push by unions to change the Fair Work Act.

Arrium runs at a loss, looks for things to drop

Iron ore miner Arrium has been selling its product at a $9 per tonne loss for the first quarter of this year.

Big uranium spot gets bigger, more dense

Uranium explorer Vimy Resources says uranium quality at their Mulga Rock project is a fair bit higher than expected.

Car door death renews safety call

Cycle safety advocates are looking to re-launch a sticker scheme after the death of a cyclist in Melbourne.

Careless crash call causes concern

The WA Government wants to impose new maximum penalties for distracted drivers who cause fatal accidents, but some legal experts say they go too far.

China pledges $46 billion for new oil moves

China will invest $46 billion in Pakistan to expand its energy and transport infrastructure.

Dark stats play out again

New statistics from Safe Work Australia show 44 Australian workers have been killed at work since the beginning of 2015, with transport emerging as the most fatal sector once again.

Department pushes new line on tyres

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.