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In the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan crisis in the Philippines, the efforts of transport, logistics and emergency management crews are keeping people alive.

Billions banked on bus-rail build

The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to build a $5 billion dual bus and train tunnel across 5.4 kilometres of Brisbane’s CBD.

Cyclist safety taken up by Toll trucks

Two groups often seen as arch-nemeses of road-sharing situations have linked together in the name of safety.

Hyundai's hydro debut set

For years people have said that the only real replacement for internal combustion engines would be a hydrogen-driven motor, but that is too far off. Not anymore.

Jobs lost as mine slowing flows to supplier's pockets

Hundreds have lost their jobs as prominent mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to feel the strain of a not-quite-booming resources sector.

Legs and limits stretched for Van Damme good demo

Jean-Claude Van Damme has made a bold show in the name of safety, stretching his body to the limit to advertise electronically-assisted steering.

Maven makes Mars-bound leap from Earth

NASA has sent its most recent robotic explorer into space, launching the Maven spacecraft towards Mars

Outback councils call for pledged road completion

Some council leaders in remote Queensland are pushing for a better road to link the country’s east and west.

Plan would see Port sold to fund road fix

The Victorian Labor party claims it will get 5000 trucks per day off congested Melbourne roads with a $6 billion transport plan – if it wins next year’s state election.

Sand mine expansion sees Government backing, community outrage

The expansion of a silica mine in New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning, but will face continuing clashes with activists opposed to the 15 million tonne dig.

Toll sought to patch inter-state Tanami track

The thousand-or-so kilometres of highway between the southern end of the Northern Territory to the northern end of Western Australia may become a sealed toll road for trucks, if a local group gets its way.

Code classes could push Finnish kids ahead

European schoolkids may soon be aiming for a C, with plans to include coding and programming to the homework routine.

Deal reached after Yallourn year of dispute

An industrial dispute lasting more than a year of back-and-forth is over, with workers at the Yallourn power station in the Latrobe Valley accepting a final wage agreement.

Owners and tanners get heated over anti-cancer ban

Several states have now banned the use of ultra-violet solarium sun-beds, but the outlawing has cause outrage from some operators in Queensland.

Streets packed to keep the tax

Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend, speaking out about the need to fight climate change with realistic methods.

Uni helps herald hybrid age for old coal-burner

University authorities have been working to find the best way to convert the coal-fired Collinsville Power Station into a hybrid solar-thermal and gas-power station.

APRA moves to put up more super stats

The finance industry regulator is considering publishing more statistics and superannuation data, to enhance transparency in super funds.

Brief break in mud-slinging to wave off Rudd

The non-consecutive two-time former Prime Minister of Australia has announced his retirement, creating a symbolic end for an historic period in politics.

Commission plots the best path to road re-vamp

The Federal Government has unleashed the Productivity Commission on the task of investigating infrastructure costs, looking for the best way to deliver on their promise for significant improvements.

Debate fires up as Hockey moves to raise the roof

The Federal Treasurer believes the Opposition’s refusal to back the entirety of his attempted debt ceiling lift could lead to a government shut-down, as recently happened in the United States.