Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
Manufacturing
’Grave concerns’: Australia’s hidden shame
Products that the US deem inhumane – because they are coming from forced labour camps in China – are entering Australia.
Grim outlook for worker lost at sea
A crew member of a Rio Tinto ship that was en route to Australia remains missing nearly three weeks after he disappeared at sea.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
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Mega Aussie wind farm switched on
What’s set to be the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere has been switched on in country Victoria.
‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
200 new suburbs hit in house price chaos
Australia’s relentless house price growth has pushed a sweep of new suburbs into the million-dollar value club. Here are the new elite members.
200 new suburbs hit in house price chaos
Australia’s relentless house price growth has pushed a sweep of new suburbs into the million-dollar value club. Here are the new elite members.
Big electricity plan for one Aussie state
Hot on the heels of promising state-owned petrol stations, one premier fighting for his job has made another huge pledge.
Major company conducting sickie checks
Tesla is facing fresh controversy after managers made a controversial move to sick workers.
‘I’m not a moron’: Barnaby fires up over EVs
Barnaby Joyce has clashed with a senior Labor MP about the possibility of China controlling its electric vehicles in Australia.
‘Malevolent:’ Barnaby’s call on Chinese EVs
The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for “malevolent purposes,” pointing towards Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Common item smashing Aussie wallets
Despite more EVs and people working from home, Australian fuel prices increased at double the rate of inflation in the 12 months to June.
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