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The negotiating table has been reset ahead of new talks between the WA’s transport union and rail firm Brookfield.
Livestock safety swept under new umbrella
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says that the livestock transport safety scheme TruckCare has been merged with TruckSafe.
Futuristic fungi dome takes bite out of waste
A suitably sci-fi looking device can turn plastic into edible mushrooms.
High speed seen in derailment investigation
Investigators say a Tasmanian train that derailed late last year was travelling at almost double the advised speed.
Bank money rolled in big 'net spend
The US state of New York has made one of the most bold investments in internet infrastructure of recent times – pledging to get speeds of at least 100 Mbps to almost every resident.
Handy warning as holiday drones fill sky
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has reiterated its rules about the private operation of drones.
Solar promise at dawn of Greens campaign
The Greens have launched their Queensland election campaign with a big promise for more solar power.
Watchdog's weary eye weighs-up Woodside
The ACCC is taking a deep look at Woodside Petroleum’s $US2.75 billion buy-out of LNG assets from a US energy firm, acting on concerns that the deal was designed to lift gas prices.
Switch to fix Pilbara's poor links
The Pilbara region’s annoying jigsaw of a power network is set to undergo a major overhaul, as Australia’s biggest mining hub continues to grow.
Whitehaven says new year could see coal price kick
Whitehaven Coal is feeling fairly optimistic about thermal and metallurgical coal prices in 2015, marking it as one of the only groups with a positive view on the sector.
Union fined for right-to-entry fights
The CFMEU has been fined $205,100 for illegal activity on building sites, with the judge in the case labelled the union’s record as “dismal”.
Newman's pledge would bring Bruce traffic inland
Queensland premier Campbell Newman wants to build a $375 million highway through the state’s inland regions.
Forest fight forming over wilderness building plan
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says he will not compromise Tasmania's world heritage value, despite backing development in key forest areas.
Fluffy listing brings pressure for some
The ACT Government is preparing to publish a list of homes containing Mr Fluffy asbestos, but the plan has been met with mixed reactions from homeowners.
New figure fades after ICAC bites
New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.
PUP pledges tax change to wake QLD
The Palmer United Party has launched its QLD election campaign with a promise abolish payroll tax, which it says will kick-start work and economic development.
ACT GP kept on despite drug slips
A Canberra doctor has been allowed to continue practising, despite unsafely prescribing opioids to addicts.
Former Doc wants showdown for Medicare 'cowboys'
A GP-turned-Coalition-backbencher has slammed the Federal Government’s attempts at Medicare reform, and laid down a few ideas of his own.
Terror centre for new approach on 'radicals'
Experts may soon treat ‘radicalisation’ as a mental health issue, rather than trying to combat it with jail time and restrictive laws.
Vic. coughs up for free pertussis vaccine
A rise in cases has lead the Victorian government bring back free whooping cough vaccines for expectant mothers and parents of newborns.
Spinal bridge stretches to new level
An elastic implant that moves with the spinal cord has restored the ability to walk in paralysed rats, and could be on the way to human trials.