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The WA Government could appoint a new taxi industry regulator to oversee services including Uber, but has warned that plated taxi drivers may struggle to fight innovation.
New book looks to get high-speed rail on track
An expert’s report says the private sector could build a high-speed rail service between Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for around a third of the previously estimated cost, and get it done in about a fifth of the time.
ALC gives word on port plan
The Australian Logistics Council says the planned leasing of the Port of Melbourne could encourage the "recycling of mature assets" to unlock investment in productivity-enhancing infrastructure.
DHL deal links motors with movers
Logistics giant DHL has signed a new three-year partnership with the MotoGP, in a partnership that will see DHL support the logistics needs of several motorcycle world championships.
Drone race win flies Australia to top of new sport
An Australian man has smashed his international drone racing competition to take home $15,000 in prizes.
Carbon wheels as a sign of car-making future
In a hint of Australia’s continued role in car manufacturing, a carbon fibre wheel made in Geelong will be featured on the new Shelby Mustang GT350R vehicle.
Gold leads precious metals' deep decline
The value of gold has dropped to its lowest point in nearly five-and-a-half years, hit hard by fears of massive selling in China, dealers say.
New tech lab to build for tomorrow
A new hub will put futuristic manufacturing technologies in young Australian hands.
Greens' drug push urges new view
The Greens are pushing for Australian authorities to take on a Portuguese program that approaches drug addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one.
Remote-controlled mouse tests mind-bending implant
A new research project has seen scientists wirelessly determine the path a mouse walks with a press of a button.
ARENA backs big solar for mine site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says it has raised the global bar by supporting a 10.6 MW solar PV installation at the DeGrussa Copper Mine in Western Australia.
Side-stepping and semantics in Hunt's take on power
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been grilled over the approval of an enormous NSW coal mine and the nature of emissions trading schemes (ETS) in interviews over the weekend.
Solar fuel-splitter stepped-up with new material
Researchers have developed a very promising prototype of a new solar cell, which produces clean hydrogen gas fuel from liquid water.
Wood firms look for reasons to burn
Tasmanian firms are keen to fire up Australia’s newest form of renewable energy – native wood.
Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery
The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.
CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation
Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.
Baird makes GST pitch to help health
News South Wales Premier Mike Baird has made his pitch in the much-awaited yet much-avoided GST conversation, arguing the rate should be increased to 15 per cent to pay for better healthcare.
Phone fraud allegations land on former watchdog
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Queensland budget leaves builders looking
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Palaszczuk Government's $49.9 billion "real Labor budget", but business groups want more big projects.
Exciting inhibitory find for new depression drugs
Researchers in the US have identified new drug compounds that could successfully treat depression in less than 24 hours, while minimising side effects.
Effectiveness checked at new centre
A new centre will be set up specifically to find ways of demonstrating teacher effectiveness.