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The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.

Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers

Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.

BHP digs in amid iron decline

BHP is pushing ahead despite a depressed iron ore market, drumming-up funds for a new open pit near Newman in WA.

Gorgon backers under ATO's lens

The Australian Taxation Office is looking at the funding of the massive Gorgon natural gas project, amid claims that it will make billions of dollars tax-free.

Senator seeks public shame for big tax dodgers

The first report from a Senate inquiry into multinational tax avoidance is expected to be tabled today, while investigators say companies are funnelling more than AU$30 billion to Singapore every year to avoid tax.

Big digs covered up sliding wages

Economists say the sugar hit of mining boom masked a deterioration in Australian wage growth.

Sleazy pubs to stadiums, live music brings $16 bil

Live music poured $15.7 billion into the Australian economy last year, while creating 65,000 full and part-time jobs.

Military remix leaves few at the top

Some serious spring cleaning is going on at the department formerly in charge of military procurement.

Union probe leader's Liberal link slammed

The man in charge of the royal commission into union corruption is being promoted as the guest speaker at a Liberal Party fundraiser.

WikiLeaks warns would-be whistlers

WikiLeaks has warned Federal Government whistleblowers to watch out, following the prosecution of a junior public servant alleged to have posted secret information online.

'Wife beater' campaign starts with the name

A new campaign has been launched to rename the common navy blue ‘wife beater’ singlet.

Emissions plan shows commitment to resistance

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has unveiled a bold plan to place Australia at the back of the pack of nations responding to climate change.

Gas money could help community views

The Australian Government and NSW Government have unveiled a $3 million grant to fund strategic research on the social and environmental impacts of the onshore gas industry.

Local solar crew looks for Indian boost

Adelaide solar manufacturer Heliostat says new deals with one of India's largest power companies could bring hundreds of new jobs to South Australia.

Modern firms redesigning perks

Tech companies have emerged as bold innovators in the realm of employee perks.

Buffett makes biggest play

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is moving to buy out aerospace supplier Precision Castparts, in a deal valued at a staggering $37.2 billion.

Robo-lessons ease path to human lives

A world in which humans share their homes and workplaces with robots is coming, and local researchers are looking to smooth the transition.

Liberals move to mute unions in ACT

The Canberra Liberals want the ACT Government to cut all financial and political links with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).

Port protest holds strong

Picket lines outside the Port Botany and Port Brisbane terminals of Hutchison Ports have turned into a show of union solidarity, as workers protest the sudden sacking of 97 employees - 57 in Sydney and 40 in Brisbane - via email.

Rio boss says coal still king

Despite first-half profits plunging 80 per cent, Rio Tinto's chief executive Sam Walsh says coal will be the backbone of energy production for many years to come.