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Despite a sharp rise in use, WA’s water minister says water-saving messages are cutting through.
Roll bar requirement for quads
New rules will require all quad bikes sold in Australia to have roll bars.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
Asbestos alleged near kids' centre
Worksafe Victoria is investigating claims that asbestos materials were left unsecured near a childcare centre in Melbourne's west.
High-vis burn warning
A Perth doctor has reported on what could be the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape on high-vis shirts.
Sub plans slip out
The French company building Australia’s new submarines may have accidentally tweeted yet-to-be-announced plans.
Unhelpful dams counted
New research contradicts Federal Government claims that no new dams are being built.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Hodgman plugs battery status
Tasmania’s premier says the state is fast becoming the renewable energy battery of the nation.
Mine mistake gives false hope
Hundreds of workers have been left distraught by a NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) blunder.
EY urges 'shovel-ready' stimulus
Consulting firm EY wants more “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy.
Nuclear costs slammed
An inquiry has heard taxpayers would bear the brunt of a potential nuclear energy industry in Australia.
Snowy Hydro EIS released
Conservationists are concerned about the latest plans for the Snowy 2.0 project.
Big fine for Sydney stink
A WestConnex contractor has been fined $445,000 for “causing an offensive odour”.
Dodgy scaffolds rife in NSW
New data shows almost half of the construction sites in NSW have non-compliant scaffolds.
Local earth could fill China gap
An Australian Government report outlines new opportunities to sell resources to China.
Australia second on weapons imports
Despite a government policy to make Australia a major weapons exporter, it has instead become the world’s second largest arms importer.
Funding for first-time tech
A large-scale compressed air energy storage project has secured millions in backing.
Hazelwood trial starts
A Victorian court has heard Hazelwood Power Corporation should have foreseen a fire in an open-cut coal mine that burned for weeks.
Hydro boost for ammonia sites
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding to power the world’s largest green ammonia plant powered by renewable hydrogen.