Industry News
Preliminary reports say that over an hour passed before the body of a mine worker killed at the Cadia Ridgeway gold mine was discovered.
Airport strike over stripped conditions
Industrial action is upsetting passengers at Sydney Airport's international terminal this week, as strikes increase waiting times.
Probe hears sub-contractors staying silent
A Senate inquiry into construction industry insolvency has heard some sub-contractors are afraid to speak up when they are being ripped-off.
Nahan slams SA's ship cred.
WA Treasurer Mike Nahan says South Australia's ship building industry is a “basket case”, and Western Australia should run the nation's naval supply program.
Union trial hears of huge paper trail
Explosive allegations and evidence have been aired at the trade union royal commission.
Car chiefs face fines in the billions
UPDATE 23/09 - Volkswagen has now admitted installing its dodgy emissions test “defeat devices” in 11 million clean diesel cars sold worldwide, the vast majority of which were in Europe.
The company has reportedly set aside $7 billion in the third quarter to deal with the problem.
Nerve repair achieved in 3D-printed sleeve
Bio-engineers have a developed a 3D-printed implant that can help regrow damaged nerves.
Drone-built bridge can hold human's weight
Swiss engineers have taught a fleet of drones to build a rope bridge that is capable of carrying a human’s weight.
Tech test for FTTN
A multi-million-dollar deal between Telstra and NBN will see the FTTN network switched on for a trial before its commercial rollout.
Power costs can be covered in anti-carbon switch
A new report from Greenpeace says that for the world to switch from climate-altering fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050 would cost about $A1.39 trillion per year.
Frydenberg says clean power coming
The new Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia - Josh Frydenberg - says renewable energy will be a “key part” of the Federal Government's energy platform.
Ley lands on feet after weekend's shuffling
Health Minister Sussan Ley has survived the weekend’s cabinet reshuffle, but important parts of health policy may not be covered.
Fifield flung into Turnbull's old trade
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has freed himself of responsibility for Communications, appointing Senator Mitch Fifield to the ministerial position.
ACT Liberals pledge to end solar angle
The Canberra Liberals say they will ditch the ACT Government's solar access laws if they win next year's election.
Chevron shifting could be in billions
The world's biggest trade union says US energy giant Chevron has been profit-shifting to drive down the tax it pays in Australia.
BHP boss wants better coal talk
The chief of BHP Billiton's coal division says the mining industry is losing the public relations battle on climate change.
CFMEU forced to fork out for concrete stoush
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) must pay around $9 million in damages and legal costs to Boral after the union's boycott of the construction company was ruled illegal.
Swisse swings to HK firm for $1.67b
Australian vitamin supplier Swisse has been sold for $1.67 billion to Hong Kong-listed firm Biostime.
QLD spends big on anti-ice
The Queensland Government has unveiled $6 million worth of new community health programs aimed at tackling ice addiction.
Soap study scrubs anti-bacterial claims
New research suggests antibacterial soaps do not do as much as some might expect.
Experts warn about unchecked corruption
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says companies in both countries are too laid back about corruption, bribery and fraud.