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The competition watchdog has concluded its investigation into alleged dodgy deals between Toll Holdings and the Transport Workers Union.

Analysts take dim view of iron future

Analysts at both ANZ and Goldman Sachs say the price of iron ore will drop by at least $US10 per tonne before the end of the year.

Brannerite broken for new nuclear

Australia researchers have discovered a way to extract uranium from brannerite, a mineral mining companies have long-viewed as a waste product.

Call for talk on Tas. Freight Scheme

Tasmanian businesses have been invited to share their views about the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as part of the Federal Government’s plans to expand the scheme.

Curragh cuts to stay alive

The Curragh coal mine has cut around 70 contractors in the name of sustainability.

Electric highway hopes to boost drivers

A network of electrical charging stations across Western Australia's South-West mark Australia’s first electric highway.

Executive resignation as 3 Deeps goes down

The chair and two directors of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) have stepped down in the wake of the decision to bail on the Ranger 3 Deeps project.

Missing sound adds to 'death ship' mystery

The mysteries onboard the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius are getting deeper, with reports that a key audio recorder has gone missing.

QRC wants better deals on track

The Queensland Resources Council says the state government should embark on some “visionary” investment, and build more rail.

Rio boss says iron will stay strong for some

Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding says the commodity will stay strong, but high-cost producers will not last long in the current market.

Worley named as potential SNC buyer

Australia’s Worley Parsons could be lining up to buy a Canadian engineering giant, despite it facing legal action over alleged bribery and corruption.

Zijin has eyes on more Phoenix gold

Chinese firm Zijin Mining Group has moved to take a bigger slice of Australia’s Phoenix Gold.

Canberra's new lines get on green track

The ACT Government says stage one of Canberra's light rail network will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.

Engineers slam state of NSW building

A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.

Robot workers put jobs at risk

A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.

Shorten shoves date forward to face broad claims

Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to fast-track giving evidence on his action at the Australian Workers Union (AWU), while Prime Minister Tony Abbott seizes the chance to criticise.

Solar greenhouse grows social benefits

Construction is underway on Australia's biggest glasshouse, which is solar-powered and set to provide employment for new migrants and refugees.

Unions fear free trade undercut

The Federal Government is celebrating its newly-sealed China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but unions and industry groups fear the deal will put jobs at risk.

Authorities take closer look at Hunter coal trucks

Safety authorities will be watching Hunter Valley coal mines closely, after a spike in cases of dump trucks coming into contact with overhead powerlines.

Contamination claim in fire-fighters' inquiry

The inquiry into conditions at Victoria’s Fiskville Country Fire Authority (CFA) training base has heard that water was deliberately contaminated as part of a biological experiment.