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Over a billion dollars in “savings” held by Queensland state-owned energy company Energex will stay there, kept in the coffers while residents across the state pay ever-higher prices.
Tech giant to improve sea search
IBM has linked with an energy company to research faster ways to find oil and gas reserves under the sea floor.
Trains swing on dueling promises
The current Victoria Premier has laid some large promises on the table, if the state in which he is not polling well returns him to power.
Big reveal shows low cost of tax-cheating
Insiders have leaked a huge tranche of Luxembourg tax deals, exposing the schemes and scams used by Australian and international companies to pay virtually no tax.
Quest to end Ebola questioned
Strong questions are being asked just days after the Government announced it would try to facilitate more Australian health workers helping the fight against Ebola in West Africa.
West could get off iron price
A West Australian business lobby says the economy can move away from construction and mining, despite rising unemployment.
Councils go alone on asbestos, with Federal help limited
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is helping the state’s councils with their asbestos issues, as Federal assistance stops at the border.
Pro-coal local climate stands against IPCC's call
The Federal Government has admonished the Opposition for some strong comments on the future of the coal industry.
Age the forgotten page in discrimination law
Experts warn that many job advertisements may actually be in breach of human rights law.
Green shire takes power over gas
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Deal to kick-start new phase of Australian uranium
Toro Energy has secured a $10 million deal to kick off Australia’s newest uranium mine.
FIFO risk hard to find, often unreported
A recent survey by the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has revealed widespread fear among FIFO workers, who are worried that seeking help for mental health problems would affect their job security.
Good fix but more to go in transport safety
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has marked a win for safety in local transport, but says there is plenty more to be done.
Bad wires bringing pain to regulator
The head of Australia’s consumer watchdog has given an update on one of its most challenging recalls – the de-installation of 4,000km of dodgy electrical wiring.
Boss says builders bring housing problem
The chief executive of a major Australian developer has gone against common thinking, saying local housing issues are caused by a lack of supply, not foreign investors.
Corruption claims fly as union probe launched
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
Crash won't knock back private space age
The future of private space travel has taken a blow, with the death of a test pilot after Virgin’s Galactic SpaceShipTwo went down during a test flight.
FIFO risk soars while response still grounded
Queensland local governments say they have heard no response from the Federal Government about a damning fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workforce report, and something must be done.
Old energy keeps rolling, will stay with modern fix
A government energy report says coal and gas will keep the country running for decades, but might appear in a slightly different form.
Opposition kinks ACT's track to trams
The ACT Government has put out its long-awaited business case for the 12-kilometre Capital Metro light rail link, but already the Opposition has poked holes and exposed possibly hidden costs in the multi-million dollar project.