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Santos’ half-year profits have slumped 82 per cent to $37 million, tumbling alongside global oil prices.

Studies line kids up for disappearing jobs

A new study says that 60 per cent of Australian students are studying for jobs that will not exists, or be very different, in 15 years’ time.

Victoria's 'road map' for new power revealed

Victoria has outlined a modest aim to get at least 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.

Water build to boost river communities

The Federal Government has splashed $100 million around the Murray-Darling Basin area to improve water infrastructure.

Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million

Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.

Ship-building review gives SA smaller fraction

A leading defence industry body says just a small slice of the Federal Government's $39 billion promise for shipbuilding will actually go to South Australia.

Green group gag seems barely necessary

The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.

Locals score world's best water-splitting

Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.

Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers

Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.

BHP digs in amid iron decline

BHP is pushing ahead despite a depressed iron ore market, drumming-up funds for a new open pit near Newman in WA.

Building cop bid fails

The Federal Government will keep fighting to bring back the workplace cop - the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) - after failing to reintroduce it this week.

Livestock guide for better way to load

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters’ Association has released the final version of its national ‘Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Yards’.

Rail workers reveal bullying gag

Queensland-based employees of the rail firm Aurizon say they have been bullied and gagged from talking to the media.

Rumbling trucks could save lives

Fire trucks in New South Wales are being outfitted with sirens that can be felt as well as heard.

Safety studies funded in SA

The next round of Safe Work SA WHS Research Strategy will pay out $650,000 in research grants, with applications open now.

Tasmanians push for e-car network

Tasmanian electric car enthusiasts want a public network of chargers for the high-tech vehicles.

ASIC to bury phoenix firms for good

Australia’s main financial regulator says it will turn its focus to ‘phoenix activities’ in the construction sector.

Expert says light-speed travel just needs power

Astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis says light speed space travel between galaxies may actually be possible.

Gorgon backers under ATO's lens

The Australian Taxation Office is looking at the funding of the massive Gorgon natural gas project, amid claims that it will make billions of dollars tax-free.

Prisons push for no-fly to stop rising drone drops

Prisons around the country want the airspace above them to be declared a ‘no fly zone’ in order to stop people using drones to drops contraband over the fence.