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Environmentalists are pushing for the Federal Court to uphold its energy regulator's decision against a penalty tariff on South Australian households with rooftop solar.

Victoria uses coal failure to move forward

The Victorian Government is withdrawing funding for new coal-powered generators and will review past development projects, after attempts to attract investment with a demonstration power plant failed.

Top execs plug tech for tomorrow

Some of Australia’s top chief executives say the Turnbull government focus on technology education to boost productivity.

Gloucester leader wants gas buyback for health

The Mayor of Gloucester has called on the NSW Government to buy back AGL’s coal seam gas (CSG) licence for the area, saying he cannot ignore the negative impact on residents.

Lobby launches bold plan to boost communities

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched a community infrastructure proposal that aims to stimulate local economic opportunities.

BHP gets first bill for Brazil spill

Brazilian mining company Samarco has agreed to a $366 million damage bill after its tailings dam burst, spreading toxic waste over hundreds of kilometres, killing 10 people, and flattening entire villages.

Call for independent asbestos check in WA

The West Australian Opposition says there must be a full independent inquiry into the potential exposure of 138 Water Corporation employees to asbestos.

Staff vote to save steel jobs

Steelworkers in New South Wales have agreed to a new enterprise agreement that will see them forfeit working conditions to keep the BlueScope Port Kembla plant open.

Darwin port plan could harm Chinese view

The Federal Government has announced it will review the 99-year lease on the Darwin Port, but the business community says that could harm future investment.

Maranoa moves to bring local firms closer

Queensland’s Maranoa council has set up a new five-star rating system to help local firms win government contracts.

Road death rates shift in new figures

New stats show the rate of road deaths involving heavy rigid trucks around Australia.

Union says ALC misguided on RSRT talks

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) are standing-off once more over safe rates of pay.

WA looks at new truck toll scheme

WA Parliament is looking at legislation that would give Main Roads the power to charge tolls for heavy transport vehicles on “prescribed roads”.

Wagons circle to charge up 'Charlie'

Progress has been made on a $1.7 billion development in western Queensland, which proponents says will see 300 to 400 natural gas wells created, along with 1600 production jobs.

Crowds flock to call for local sub build

Hundreds of people took part in a union march in Adelaide late last week to demand that the Federal Government build submarines in South Australia.

Insurance influence could see lower safety pay

A workers’ compensation expert says bonuses that the insurance industry is paid by some state governments could actually result in injured workers' claims being rejected.

Miners creating cannabis economy

A successful trial of new farming techniques on Christmas Island could see it become Australia’s cannabis capital.

NT doctors call for end of open speeds

A large section of the Northern Territory’s medical community is calling for the end of open speed limits.

Oil funds dwarf green money

US environmental think-tank, Oil Change International and UK humanitarian think-tank, the Overseas Development Institute, has found the world's biggest economies pay $633 billion a year in subsidies to oil, gas and coal companies.

Ship shift draws union rage

A major maritime union wants to Federal Government to stop aluminium producer Alcoa from using a foreign-crewed ship to move cargo from refineries in Western Australia to its smelter in Victoria.