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The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says that the livestock transport safety scheme TruckCare has been merged with TruckSafe.
Mine drug checks moved to drivers
Drug screening will hit critical transit points around West Australia with the third phase of an anti-drug operation now targeting oil and gas workers.
Two cities' airport plans approved
The master plans for both Perth and Adelaide’s new airports have been ticked-off by the Federal Government.
Fluffy listing brings pressure for some
The ACT Government is preparing to publish a list of homes containing Mr Fluffy asbestos, but the plan has been met with mixed reactions from homeowners.
Forest fight forming over wilderness building plan
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says he will not compromise Tasmania's world heritage value, despite backing development in key forest areas.
High speed seen in derailment investigation
Investigators say a Tasmanian train that derailed late last year was travelling at almost double the advised speed.
New figure fades after ICAC bites
New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.
Newman's pledge would bring Bruce traffic inland
Queensland premier Campbell Newman wants to build a $375 million highway through the state’s inland regions.
PUP pledges tax change to wake QLD
The Palmer United Party has launched its QLD election campaign with a promise abolish payroll tax, which it says will kick-start work and economic development.
Switch to fix Pilbara's poor links
The Pilbara region’s annoying jigsaw of a power network is set to undergo a major overhaul, as Australia’s biggest mining hub continues to grow.
Union fined for right-to-entry fights
The CFMEU has been fined $205,100 for illegal activity on building sites, with the judge in the case labelled the union’s record as “dismal”.
Watchdog's weary eye weighs-up Woodside
The ACCC is taking a deep look at Woodside Petroleum’s $US2.75 billion buy-out of LNG assets from a US energy firm, acting on concerns that the deal was designed to lift gas prices.
Whitehaven says new year could see coal price kick
Whitehaven Coal is feeling fairly optimistic about thermal and metallurgical coal prices in 2015, marking it as one of the only groups with a positive view on the sector.
New plan no better in massive mine hitch
A plan to divert water from two Queensland rivers into a new coal mine has been slammed as a “terrible” idea.
Watchdog will keep yapping at building bullies
The ACCC says it will stick to its guns in a fight to address boycotts and bullying on building sites, and has called for union members to speak out about dodginess at the higher levels.
Condiments and other comforts make it to space
A long-awaited shipment of groceries and gifts has finally been delivered at the International Space Station.
Expert dampens Barnaby's dam zeal
An environmental expert has slammed Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce’s big dam plan.
Kuwaiti push sees planning shift for Port
Authorities are dropping height restrictions for buildings on a key plot of the Port Melbourne waterfront, following a big push by a Kuwaiti-backed construction company.
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No pay for time taken to stay safe
The Transport Workers’ Union has lost its appeal against a ruling that found owner-drivers should not be paid during their fatigue management breaks.
Oil money spoiling in time of high supply
A leading energy analyst says shares in gas giant Santos are worthless if current oil prices and exchange rates continue.