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Ranger reassessing procedures after radiation scare
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An independent radiation safety expert from Queensland, who was called in to speak to Ranger uranium mine employees this week about exposure levels, says management is reassessing its procedures.
Clean-up underway as Ipswich flood waters recede
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Floodwaters are finally receding around parts of the Ipswich region, west of Brisbane, which were inundated on Thursday morning.
Cheap fuel may be short lived: MTA
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The Motor Trade Association (MTA) believes the drop in fuel prices could be short lived.
Airport plan lacked detail: Albanese
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Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese says the Canberra Airport draft master plan did not provide enough detail to warrant approval.
Airport sell-offs a fire sale: Springborg
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The Opposition has branded the Qld Govt's sell off of airports a fire sale.
Hopes of tourism spin from Australia in Top End
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The head of Tourism NT says she hopes Baz Luhrmann's film Australia gets people interested in the idea of holidaying in the Northern Territory, despite the global economic downturn.
West Coast miner wins prize
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A machine that minimises the risks associated with putting in bolts to prevent underground rockfalls has won the Tasmanian Minerals Council's Innovation in Safety Award.
'Smarties' rorting LPG conversion rebate
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The Motor Traders Association says it is concerned the $2,000 LPG conversion rebate is being rorted.
Perth property market continues to fall
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Perth property prices have fallen for the third consecutive quarter.
Teachers to continue action despite strike ban
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The teachers union says its industrial campaign will go ahead, despite a strike ban.
Rudd says world economy trapped in 'vicious cycle'
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Kevin Rudd tells APEC leaders that world economy will be locked in downward spiral unless governments take urgent action.
Wall St up 6.5pc on Obama Treasury pick
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The Dow Jones index has ended the week with a strong rally, in part because of rumours about US President-elect Barack Obama's new cabinet.
Govt urged to tackle global financial crisis
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The Tasmanian Government has been called on to urgently bring forward planned capital works to soften the impact of the global financial crisis.
Citigroup shares dive on merger reports
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Shares in banking giant Citigroup have fallen for the fifth straight day in US trade overnight.
Protesting won't help, Govt tells teachers
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The SA Govt has warned teachers that today's after school rally will not benefit their argument for better pay and a new school funding model.
Far North Qld tourism to get $1.25m boost
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Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says the Federal Government will spend $1.25 million to promote North Queensland overseas.
Power and Water safety training improved, court hears
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The Darwin Magistrates Court has heard the Power and Water Corporation has improved its work safety training for employees, since a man was electrocuted via a palm tree on powerlines.
Mackay airport sells for $200m
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The Mackay airport has been sold for over $200 million, with the money to go towards the rebuilding of the Mackay Base Hospital.
Mine workers' uranium exposure not dangerous: WorkSafe
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NT WorkSafe says it does not expect to see any negative health outcomes as a result of uranium contamination.
US car makers told to submit new recovery plan
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United States congressional leaders have asked car manufacturers to submit a new recovery plan before their request for a multi-billion dollar bailout for the industry can be approved.
Ambulance phone operators begin strikes
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Ambulance phone operators have begun refusing to process transfer calls for patients being discharged from New South Wales hospitals.
Conroy urges rethink on Telstra CEO pay
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Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has told the Telstra board it should reconsider its decision on executive pay.
Wood supply agreement guaranteed
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The State Government is standing by a 20-year wood supply agreement between Forestry Tasmania and the timber company Gunns, despite its promise to withdraw support for the company's pulp mill.
Iron ore sold at discount prices
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The West Australian Midwest resources company Murchison Metals has been forced to sell its iron ore at heavily reduced rates after a number of Chinese ships arrived at Geraldton without letters of credit.
Telcos to be named and shamed for poor service
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Poor performing telecommunications providers will be named and shamed in monthly reports, in a bid to improve customer service.
