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Local mining companies are rushing to supply the high-tech materials of the future.

Union holds firm in Tas port stoush

A stand-off between crew members of an oil tanker in Tasmania and the ship's operator has been referred to the Industrial Relations Commission.

ABS figures bring call to look beyond mining

Figures show Australia's trade deficit narrowed in May, but the record trade deficit from April has been revised to be even wider.

BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal

Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Carbon quest shouldn't be slowed by business, CCA says

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) says industry groups should not be concerned about aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions unfairly harming energy-hungry industries.

Cost of living pushes more to the margin

Research shows one in seven New South Wales children are now living in poverty.

Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth

Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.

Sigma's sweet plan fails, drug bosses plead guilty

Two former Sigma Pharmaceuticals executives have pleaded guilty to falsifying accounts to inflate profits.

Coles clears air after Kennett steps in

Coles has been ordered to refund more than $12 million to its food and grocery suppliers, after the ACCC found they were forced to pay extra to join the Coles supply chain.

Research shows harassment's many forms

A new study has found that more than one in ten complaints of sexual harassment at work are reported by men.

Admins look for options as Heavy Haulage falls

Heavy Haulage Australia (HHA) has gone into voluntary administration, leading its major shareholder McAleese to seek legal recourse.

China deal sees skills needs scrapped

Chinese tradies will not have to undergo the usual skills tests to work in Australia under a “side” deal in the new Australia-China free-trade agreement, unions claim.

Cross-sector roundtable wants real climate moves

An odd coupling of business, union, environmental, investor and welfare groups has come together to push for action on climate change.

Goodwill not enough, Brandis to force ISPs

Attorney-General George Brandis is seeking tough new requirements for Australian telcos.

Hockey makes big deposit in new China bank

Treasurer Joe Hockey says Australia is lining up to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

Insurance plan to dodge Government reform

Authorities are warning that life insurance changes will cost financial planners as much as $250 million a year in lost fees and commissions.

Super raid aimed at unions

The Federal Government has unveiled draft legislation to shake up corporate governance at superannuation funds.

Liberals post climate 'pause' questions

Rural Liberals want to officially question the validity of climate science, putting concerns on the agenda for its upcoming federal council.

TPP still coming, still criticised

There are strong signs that the Federal Government will soon commit to the controversial 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite concerns it could be signing away its freedom.

RET to run on in reduced form

A bill to cut the renewable energy target (RET) has passed Federal Parliament, including measures to use native wood burning as a renewable fuel source.