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The South Australian Government says the Office of Consumer and Business Services found it has been overcharging builders for their licenses for nearly two decades.
Ferry link brings Tiwi back to the Territory
Residents of the tiny Tiwi islands, 80km north of Darwin, are reportedly thrilled to get a new connection to the mainland.
Land Court rules against tricky Council wording
A recent ‘mistake’ in a regional council’s definition of mining land could have implications for local, state and parliamentary relationships around the country.
Some say SA future funding needed now
The South Australian Government has laid out plans to put aside millions of dollars a year for future spending.
Territory tries thrifty deal to save small town
Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has faced waves of discontent at a series of meetings in the town of Nhulunbuy.
Plenty still draw gender lines at work
A World Bank report on gender equality in business has found a sorry state for women in many countries, with several nations upholding laws that give husbands the power to prevent their wives from working.
Stats show Australia's got builders in
Australia appears to be stuck-in to construction and renovation, with employment rates in the building industry at a record high.
Waking up to the danger of no sleep
The fatigue fight between the Health Services Union and the NSW Ambulance Service continues, with the next round of negotiations over shifts and rosters about to begin.
Big iron spend on South Australia's hot-list
Major project status has been awarded to an iron ore mining and export plan in South Australia, with costs forecast in the neighbourhood of $5 billion.
Big rig regulator put off again
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator was meant to come into operation this month, but has been delayed again with reports saying it is uncertain when the new body will get underway.
Brazilians sell-up to bunk-down on rail, ports
The massive Brazilian mining firm Vale has announced a deal to sell a 35.9 percent stake in its cargo logistics firm and invest billions in better infrastructure.
Dogs to lock-down in emergency transport
South Australian ambulance officers will experience an Australian-first in safety management.
Farm dealers say quads are out, classics back
Farm machinery dealers say the safety message about quad-bikes may finally be getting through.
Federal road spend laid down
As has been repeated many times since the federal election, the new Coalition government intends to be known for its infrastructure – the incoming regime is trying to put money where its mouth has been and present a business case for massive road projects.
Firies' cancer compo claim doused
A bill which would have set a compensation standard for fire-fighters with specific cancers has been extinguished in the Victorian Senate.
Global factors blamed for local jobs drop
A recent survey has shown a downturn in the amount of people working in the mining industry’s exploration sector, but seemingly no shortage of exploration going on.
Inquiry on in-transit injuries
There is a push on in Queensland to patch up compensation laws which some say are unnecessarily skewed.
Jets' near-miss avoids ascent into chaos
A major investigation has been launched to try to decipher how two Qantas jets with hundreds of passengers between them came within a mere 215 metres of each over the southern coast of Australia.
Mine memorial shines light on constant risk
A memorial has honoured the victims of mine sites in New South Wales, and encouraged current workers to be mindful of the many dangers in the industry.
Pilliga gas drilling gets going amid outcry
Preliminary drilling will begin on the possible sites of eight new coal seam gas wells in New South Wales, with a water treatment plant to deal with the damage not yet completed.
Roy Hill contracts spread half-billion dollar spend
An Australian company has received the go-ahead for an enormous project to build railways to carry resources across Western Australia.