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Australian engineers are working on nanoparticle ink for printing solar cells.
Big fine for pipe death
A West Australian engineering company and its director have been fined a total of $460,000 over the death of a worker who was crushed by a piece of pipe.
Foreign firm trims NT stockpile
Vietnam's biggest steel manufacturer will soon receive shipments of iron ore from its mine in the Northern Territory.
Silica risk statement forming
Authorities want input on methods for managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica.
Thales charged over crush
Defence contractor Thales has been charged over the death of a worker at a manufacturing facility in Victoria.
Union fined for illegal picket
The CFMEU and a subcontractor have been fined over illegal picketing at an Adelaide construction site.
Lockdown drop needs repeating
CSIRO says the drop in emissions during COVID-19 is what the world needs each year to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Methane mix enhanced
Binding methane with metal could be a new way to recycle the potent fossil fuel.
US court kneecaps EPA
The US Supreme Court has significantly weakened the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bowen goes for carbon review
The federal government has launched an expert review of Australia’s carbon credit system.
Corruption body hit by cuts
NT ICAC says its work will be impacted by a recently-announced funding cut.
Big response to bee bug
A new biosecurity zone has been set up after the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties.
MDBA backs rice boost
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is helping one of the most water intensive crops in the world to increase production.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Big fine for tank fatality
A company has been fined $600,000 following an apprentice's death in Victoria.
Farm safety probe prepared
The WA Government has launched a review of safety issues in the agricultural sector.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
Qantas seeks sweetened cut
Qantas is threatening workers over what has been called a “bribe” to accept a new pay deal.
AEMO ends market play
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has restored the National Electricity Market (NEM) to full operation ...