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Authorities say there should be a much lower fire risk following a $620 million upgrade of wooden power poles in WA.
Big bill volleyed at Volkswagen
Insiders say the Volkswagen Group will pay more than $US10 billion ($13.3 billion) over its emissions scandal.
Telstra taking hold of mine automation
Telstra is looking to acquire the minesite network firm CBO Telecommunications.
Gas extraction greened by CO2
Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water to fracking fluids could improve the efficiency of gas extraction, new reports say.
Miners set eyes on sea
Mining companies and other major industrial players are getting into marine science.
NSW pipe plan slammed
The NSW Government has already been criticised for its new plan to fix Broken Hill’s water issues.
Voices missed as Feds storm North
The Federal Government is rushing to develop northern Australia, but ignoring...
Key mine firms face credit hits
Analysts say Australia's mining contractors are facing credit downgrades by several ratings agencies.
Skills switch could leave labour lagging
ANZ has warned that Australia’s shift to a services economy could create a skilled labour shortage by 2030.
ACS wants NBN and cyber security boost
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) says a faster National Broadband Network needs to be delivered.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.
Panama reports show PM making millions
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being criticised again for links to dodgy business dealings in Russia.
Perth freight fee imposed early
The West Australian Government will spend $67 million imposing a heavy haulage toll that Main Roads does not have the power to collect.
Power merger passes in QLD
Queensland’s state-owned power companies will soon merge into a $24 billion entity.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.