New attempt to revive Liberty Bell Bay smelter in Tasmania after liquidation started
The union representing workers at Australia’s last manganese smelter says there are parties interested in taking over the…
Queensland deputy premier says he has no sympathy for ‘juvenile grubs’ in youth detention lockdown
Queensland’s deputy premier says he has no sympathy for “juvenile grubs” in youth detention centres after concerns were…
Workers strike at NT Inpex Ichthys plant after negotiations on pay deal stall
Workers at the Japanese-owned Inpex gas operation have walked off the job after weeks of negotiations on pay…
Administrators for Liberty Bell Bay smelter optimistic buyer will be found, as workers face job decision
The administrator of the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania is confident the underlying business is…
Liberty Bell Bay smelter workers plead for government support as final payday looms
Standing outside Australia’s only manganese smelter, Mikayla Binns says the prospect of having to find a new job…
The Iran war prompted a cut to the fuel excise, so why is diesel so expensive?
The price of diesel continues to soar as the war in the Middle East rages on and access…
Foreign workers recruited at Mount Isa Mines as Glencore says domestic staff in short supply
A legacy outback mining company says it has employed nearly 30 “quality” foreign workers at its high-profile Mount…
Queensland Labor conference passes motion calling on Commonwealth to take CFMEU out of administration
Queensland Labor conference delegates have put pressure on the Commonwealth to end the administration of the Construction, Forestry…
Snowy 2.0 tunnelling workers accept 8.5 per cent wage increase, improved travel conditions
Tunnel workers on the multi-billion-dollar Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have accepted a pay deal that will see…
Queensland government and nurses and midwives reach pay agreement after months of negotiations
The Queensland government has come to an agreement over a new pay deal with the state’s nurses and…