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Mounting opposition means work will stop at the fourth nuclear power plant on Taiwan.

Rubble wall called to fight shark trouble

West Australian builders are looking at a new project which could cut the death toll from shark attacks near beaches.

Solar solutions bringing perpetual flight closer

A company in Europe is moving closer to its goal of creating a solar-powered plane that can fly indefinitely.

Native deal clears path for new port

A native title agreement has been signed to allow deepwater port to go-ahead in WA.

Tunnels, roads and bridges sold in $7 bil QLD deal

The state-owned company responsible for 70 kilometres of Queensland toll roads, bridges and infrastructure has been sold to private interests.

Miners find entirely new mineral

Australian scientists have discovered an entirely new mineral, unique in structure and composition among the world's 4,000 known types.

Project to probe people risk in oil and gas fields

International authorities are coming together to develop solutions to the risks in one of the world’s most dangerous workplaces.

Ai says insurance insistence hurts workers

A key employers’ lobby group has accused various unions of receiving big payoffs by selling expensive yet inferior income protection insurance.

Classy numbers show big independent spend

Some of the most expensive schools in the country are forking out massive sums for new works to attract the next generation of well-off students.

Cuts could come from closer look at young pensions

As the government’s ‘razor gang’ sought out more budget cuts over the weekend, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said tightening up checks on claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) would be a good start.

Deal to see uranium trade for UAE

Millions will be made after Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s visit to Abu Dhabi, signing a deal to sell Australian uranium to the United Arab Emirates.

Eyes on profits prior to power pole sale

A plan to sell one state’s power poles and cables has already prompted parties to claim a share of the hypothetical profits.

Fortescue takes on its own safety challenges

Safety concerns have pushed Fortescue Metals (FMG) to take over iron ore processing at its sites in the Pilbara.

Good words given after Gay's one word role change

A cabinet shake-up has tweaked the title of one Minister, and the change has been welcomed by freight authorities.

Guesses on mystery figure behind massive port and rail bid

Padbury Mining is refusing to break its silence on the identity of the $6 billion backer for a bid to build the Oakajee port and rail project.

Health and legal concerns latest hindrance for big city link

The Victorian Health Department has put out its list of concerns about the multi-billion-dollar East West link in Melbourne.

Inquiry hears claims cancer-linked batts remain

The royal commission into the Federal Government’s ill-fated home insulation scheme has heard cancer-linked chemicals were present in some batts during the roll-out, which are still being sold today.

Novel sight brings excitement in train-lacking nation

A strange sight has been spotted snaking its way across Sudan, as the crisp new Nile Train carves its way through the landscape.

Tracks ready but trains lag on new NSW line

Rail stations on a new line in Sydney have been finished one year ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget, but that does not mean anyone will get to use them just yet.