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One Local Government Association may have to fight to retain council control over planning decisions, after a range of “socialist” reforms were proposed.

Wild Rivers ditched for protection from red tape

The Queensland Government has successfully repealed the state's Wild Rivers Act - a move conservationists say will take a major toll on some of the world’s last free-flowing rivers.

$1.2 million speed fine shines light on bosses' responsibility

A Sydney trucking company will pay for years of dodgy operations in the form of nearly 200 fines.

Albo says ALP won't block roads bill

The Labor Party says it will support the Federal Government's Roads to Recovery scheme, despite the Coalition blaming it for delays.

Anger mounts before building starts at huge new hub

There has been outrage and ire at a community meeting to discuss a big new freight hub proposal for Sydney.

Cheap fuel fumes assessed for safety

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it will investigate the risks that come with diesel fumes from coal ships.

Cracks slip through lax rail checks in Victoria

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has blamed degraded tracks for a derailment in Victoria.

New centre can cover whole city's issues

A brand new ghost town has popped up in Melbourne, with the launch of a $109 million safety training centre.

New rules rising in air crash aftershock

Safety, cost, regulation and services are being weighed-up in the wake of recent air disasters.

Old numbers bring new costs for road-users

The PayGo model is based on old numbers and is overcharging the trucking industry, ATA’s Stuart St Clair says.

Ship's docking brings new level for sea science

Australia’s chief research group has finally taken delivery of its incredible new science vessel.

Small spike doesn't slow broad mining decline

A government research paper has shown mining has increased, but overall resource investment is still well down.

Strikes could stop export billions

Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.

BHP could fight to avoid cancer bill

Mining giant BHP Billiton has been ordered to pay the biggest asbestos exposure settlement in Australian history, but it may not play ball.

Breeze of uncertainty holds back green tide

With the results of a review still looming, insiders say Australian renewable energy is “dead”.

Nuclear nods for good source of green

Australian nuclear is being boosted this week with the re-animation of Queensland’s uranium industry, and some encouraging words from a former Prime Minister.

Screens match eye defects for glasses-free focus

Researchers have developed a new display that can correct for vision defects, removing the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses for viewing.

Side-burns to seat-backs; hair grows new uses

The ever-increasing human population will push many things to scarcity, but some designers say it will provide them with more advanced materials.

Soaring health risk linked to flying workers

High-flying businesspeople and fly-in, fly-out workers are being blamed for a spike in HIV infections across Western Australia.

Well worries given weight in gas study

Research says leaks from Australian coal seam gas (CSG) wells are much less severe than leaks in the US, but they are still a major source of carbon emissions.