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Coal companies in Queensland are sticking to their single plan, looking to dredge more of the Gladstone Harbour and build the fourth gas export plant on Curtis Island.

Farmers look out for federal fulfilment

The Queensland Farmer’s Federation is one of the first of many groups which will be hoping the newly-elected government sticks to its pre-poll promises.

Tapping the desert with saline solution

A team from the Murdoch University are investigating ways to protect the vital water supplies for remote desert communities.

Dust laws solidified to stop drifting compliance

New regulations should bring about a healthy change in New South Wales mining operations, with adjustments to the state’s dust control protocols.

Gong given to Great Road

It is hard to imagine the trip from Melbourne to Geelong taking several days, but that was the case before the construction of a highway which has now been awarded for its contribution to Australian life.

Incarceration no escape from mine work in NT

With hundreds of job losses in recent weeks at mine-sites around the country, it is difficult to imagine some projects are looking to prisons to fill out their workforce.

New blood to boost public transport tech

Victoria’s public transport network is set to undergo an overhaul of its IT systems, initiated by a newly-recruited chief information officer.

Transport body glad to see Abbott on top

Lobbyists and transport industry authorities are encouraged by the outcome of the weekend’s election, welcoming the new federal government and putting the word out that they are keen to work together.

Calls to spread lead checks

Health authorities in South Australia are considering expanding a scheme to tally the amount of lead polluting public areas and the environment.

Forging a deal for Roy Hill mine, roads and port

A recent agreement has secured WA jobs in many trades for a number of years, with one group scoring a billion dollar contract to build large parts of a massive mine.

Miners agonise as Glencore gives no quarter

Hundreds have lost their jobs and worry is widespread among workers at a currently closed mine site in north Queensland.

Protests to stem cuts on school supporters

There were scenes of anger and disappointment on the streets outside WA’s Parliament House this week, as hundreds of education support staff protested cuts of up to 500 jobs.

Drink Safe cut and continued

The Queensland Government has decided to continue its trial of Drink Safe Precincts around the state, continuing a three-year effort to crack-down on alcohol-fuelled violence.

IT shift clouded by collective concerns

A new program is being installed throughout New South Wales which will see public sectors combine and share IT resources to streamline the government’s technological capability.

Power worker payment is no end to pain

A former power station worker diagnosed with deadly mesothelioma will be paid compensation for his exposure to asbestos.

Probe finds gaps in crime confiscation scheme

An audit into the Victorian Police program meant to distribute proceeds of crime to victims has found a number of operational shortcomings leave it woefully ineffective.

Support for States' interconnected power boost

The Australian Energy Regulator says there could be benefits to several states if key infrastructure is upgraded.

Feds called for in sandy stand-off

Three Queensland MPs have thrown their support behind continuing sand-mining operations on North Stradbroke Island despite widespread environmental and cultural opposition.

Top end tapped for farming supplies

Government authorities in Western Australia have begun surveying outside the Ord irrigation area in the Kimberly region – looking to see if the environment could sustain thousands of hectares of new farming operations.

East West hot topic at Freight Week

It is Freight Week in Victoria this week; the annual event seeks to celebrate and draw attention to the state’s vital transport industry, and the thousands of workers it comprises.