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A Federal Court decision has stripped billions of litres of water from the Carmichael coal mine project.
CSIRO leads hydrogen drive
Australian experts are on a new mission to increase the use of hydrogen fuel.
DPIE questions coal claim
A government assessment has found modelling for a Narrabri coal mine extension to be “counterintuitive”.
CSIRO digs into mining future
Australia’s top scientists say one of the nation’s oldest industries is key to some of its newest endeavours.
Green materials boost processing
Researchers in Finland say eco-friendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Valve failure in Nyrstar spill
Nyrstar has accepted responsibility for a toxic waste leak into Port Pirie waterways in 2019.
Kurri Kurri gas plan questioned
Snowy Hydro will build a $600 million gas-fired power plant in the Hunter Valley, despite experts rejecting government claims...
EY unpicks Pindan downfall
Administrators are sifting through the rubble of collapsed building company Pindan Group.
RMS rorts outlined
A corruption inquiry has heard claims of a long-running grift by two former NSW government workers.
Corruption risk in NSW land deal
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Experts push zero pollution
Scientists want Australian governments, federal and state, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.
Advocate succeeds in final days
One of Australia’s most prominent asbestos compensation advocates has died.
Bravus blacklist outlined
A major builder says it cannot get insurance for work on a controversial coal mine.
Builder cops crane fine
An engineering company has been fined after a crane collapsed onto a building in NSW.
Major female workforce missed
A major union has slammed the new federal budget for ignoring industries in which women dominate the workforce.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.