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The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.

Smart-phone radiation detectors tested

A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.

Trailer safety grows in performance-based push

Approval for a Woolworths’ supplier to run bigger trucks in the ACT is being hailed as a win for safety and good sense.

Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress

State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.

Building a better industry with new custom hub

Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.

Car plans laid bare to drive open interest

Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.

Months of power darken solar schemes

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged the re-funding of a half-billion-dollar solar roof scheme in the election run-up, but now appears to have found just $2 million to pay for it.

Rights fight win could show shifting tide

A Chinese court has ruled in favour of workers who were fired for going on strike, and incredible move for the nation’s labour laws.

Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture

British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.

New Newcastle Uni duties dealing out

The University of Newcastle is getting serious with its plans for a new inner-city campus.

Budget march busts city streets

Thousands of union workers and supporters have descended to the streets of Melbourne to voice their outrage at what they see as a heavy-handed federal budget.

Figures form for group to push more north

A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.

Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks

One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.

Interests hedged ahead of inland rail plan

Talks are touring regional areas to drum up support and ideas for a rail line form Brisbane to Melbourne.

Greens oppose big blue dig

A mining firm will conduct seismic tests ahead of a potential oil or gas project near the Great Australian Bight, and environmentalists say it is a disgrace.

New ports plan gives more room to expand

Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.

US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution

One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.

ATA's latest postings say they will take on NHVR debacle

Some new members on the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) executive board say they will be next to tackle problems with national heavy vehicle regulations.

Customs corruption comes to light quite late

The brother of Australia's Customs and border protection chief Michael Pezzullo will be sentenced on corruption charges today, over allegations he sold prescription drugs within his brother’s department.

Miner keeps eyes on China while reducing its iron force

BHP Billiton says it will hitch its wagon to China’s rising economic star, as the nation moves from a construction-led economy to a consumption power-house.