Industry News
The owner of the Ranger uranium mine says money for clean-up and rehabilitation will not be spent unless a second mine is approved.
Dead RET talks take serious toll
Official figures show the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs in the last two years.
Murray makes positive moves in new review
About three-quarters of the water needed for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is now in government hands.
Baby star carries Earth's early ingredients
Astronomers have detected complex organic molecules - the building blocks of life - orbiting in a disc around a young star.
Expert calls for expanded responsibility
An expert lawyer in transport safety says the scope of chain of responsibility (COR) laws could be changed by new reforms.
Terms up for big transport deal
Progress has been made on a deal for FedEx to buy-out TNT Express.
Iron fall hits outer industries
Some major Australian transporters are feeling the strain of the ongoing drop in iron ore prices.
Backward braking safety prepares for launch
An Australian car safety start-up is preparing for its public debut, hoping to raise millions to develop an advanced reversing alarm.
Air traffic award marks meaningful education
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training.
Sector says states holding uranium back
Toro Energy has made a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining.
Rinehart rails on unprofitable positions
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says Australia could start to look a lot like Greece, unless major changes are made.
Robot sent to check Fukushima fallout
A robot has been sent to survey the condition of melted nuclear fuel at the Fukushima power plant.
Tearing tests of skin-deep strength
Engineers have used some high-tech devices to find out why human skin is so resistant to tearing.
Work-outs can work without weight loss
Research suggests exercise itself could be the best way to avoid liver disease, diabetes and cardiovascular problems, rather than just counting kilos.
Lipo for lymph takes off in NSW
Experts have been spruiking the growing success of using liposuction on lymphoedema.
Breast checks expanded
The Federal Government will offer free breast cancer screening to all Australian women aged 50 to 74.
Vax booster protects kids from parents' poor choices
The Federal Government is making it harder for parents to put kids at risk by choosing not to vaccinate them.
Welfare computers to step into modern age
The Federal Government will spend $1 billion to replace the Department of Human Services' (DHS) decades old IT system.
Direct action starts amid questions over effect
Federal Government's first Direct Action auction is on this week, but analysts say the scheme simply will not work.
Non-mining keeps construction up
Home building appears to have boosted the construction sector, while engineering work dries up.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.