Industry News
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Advisers call for Linc liquidation
PPB Advisory - the administrators of the failed Linc Energy – says the company should be placed into liquidation.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Mental illness still missing out
Mental illness is the largest and fastest growing source of disability in Australia and more needs to be done to improve the stakes.
Tests set to stress some
NAPLAN tests are on around the country this week, giving some the chance to reflect on the national testing regime.
Hairs split on big super plans
A major super fund says there is almost no difference between the major parties’ superannuation policies.
Trillions grifted in global shifts
Research by the Tax Justice Network shows over $12 trillion has been siphoned out of emerging economies into the shadowy world of offshore finance.
Cash machines going cold
Commsec data shows ATM use has hit a near record low, leading economists to speculate on how just long we will keep using cash.
Banks move on lending reviews
Big banks are moving to plug gaps in response to reports that hundreds of mortgages have been approved based on falsified documents about foreign income.
Wage watchers shut out of 7-Eleven
7-Eleven has announced it is getting rid of an independent wage panel established to assess workers' entitlements.
Ninth planet's past probed
Star-gazers continue to seek an elusive ninth planet in our solar system.
VLGA mad at Geelong's one-man council
The VLGA has slammed the Victorian Government's appointment for Administrator of Geelong Council.
Baird reveals council carve-up
Mike Baird has unveiled new council boundaries across Sydney and NSW.
Turnbull turns up in Panama papers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s name has appeared in the Panama Papers database.
Mayor marred by raft of accusations
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is continuing to defy criticism over her treatment of gifts and travel arrangements.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.
Suffering CSIRO hits the streets
The shadow minister for innovation Kim Carr has been spotted at protests over the planned shedding of 275 jobs at CSIRO.
Genes marked for school success
A massive genetic study indicates that educational achievement could be written in our DNA.
Dry times reduce NT allocations
Water allocations for the Tindall Limestone aquifer in the Katherine region have been reduced.
Can plan lands in NSW
The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a new recycling scheme.