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A major government review will look at pricing and signage on Sydney's complex system of toll roads.
Unis get defence funds
Two universities have secured new funding to develop and build Australia's sovereign defence industry.
AEMO reports reliability needs
Authorities say Australia’s eastern states will have to deliver on their pledges if they are to avoid an energy shortfall.
Director jailed over impalement
A Queensland company director has been jailed after a worker was impaled.
Greens seek steel shift
The Greens have pledged $500 million to assist steelmakers in quitting coal.
Integrity stoush continues
Federal Labor says it will move forward with a national integrity commission if it wins the upcoming election, while the Prime Minister has blamed the opposition for delays.
WA knocks uranium plan
A major miner says it is committed to a uranium project in WA, despite being knocked back by the state government.
Academies ready to boost standing
Expert groups have welcomed funding they say will supercharge Australia’s global sci-tech profile.
COP26 goals could cap warming
Experts say that strict adherence to the COP26 climate goals should keep global warming to 2℃.
Woodside seeks new listings
Woodside has applied for a US listing ahead of a $63 billion merger vote.
Court rejects dam appeal
Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have lost a High Court over findings against dam engineers.
SA desal sites proposed
Four possible sites for a desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula have been selected.
Key sectors missed in FTA
Some industries are welcoming the new Australia-India Free Trade Agreement, while others feel left out.
New motif taken from nature
Animal exoskeletons are being modelled to develop new construction materials.
Small firms swoop on copper
Glencore is selling off several of its Australian copper mines as the commodity goes wild.
AEMO predicts gas moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says gas supply should meet Australia’s declining usage until 2033.
CEFC backs new battery
The CEFC says it will put up $5 million for the Blind Creek Solar and Battery Project.