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In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistance

In 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges. About 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt went into the project. The result was more than a clever way to reuse waste. The recycled mix showed 60% better fatigue…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Cleaning companies accused of cartel price fixing

Two cleaning companies are facing legal action over alleged cartel behaviour, as one denies all accusations and vows to take the fight to court.

AAP · Dec 12, 2024

Supreme court throws out parts of Adani’s ‘embarrassing’ case against activist

Ben Pennings ‘extraordinarily relieved’ after judge strikes out allegations that he had caused companies to withdraw from contracts connected with coalmine

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

Seeing double, but no sign of the premier

The election for the next State Government of Western Sydney is only three weeks away, and Dominic Perrottet remains busy meeting the needs of his most important constituents.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2023

Minns says Hunter firms good shot at train building under Labor

The Labor leader wants voters to see a point of difference between the Opposition and the Coalition on manufacturing and asset sell-offs.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Downer frontrunner to produce Queensland's next generation trains from Torbanlea site

A regional Queensland town is preparing for a new era of manufacturing and a jobs boom as Downer is announced as the preferred supplier to build and deliver 65 next generation trains.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Downer EDI overstated up to $40m earnings

Downer EDI's shares have plunged by more than 20 per cent after the infrastructure company uncovered "accounting irregularities" spanning four financial years.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Authorities yet to decide fate of dogs that killed meter reader Kane Minion at Greenbank property

The two dogs thought to have mauled Mr Minion to death remain in the custody of Logan City Council while a multi-agency investigation into the attack continues.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Tributes for Brisbane meter reader mauled to death by dogs

Downer Group marks ‘tragic loss’ after Kane Minion, 42, died at a Greenbank property with serious injuries from a dog attack

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Adani drops $600m claim against Queensland activist and seeks $17m instead

Mining giant claims Ben Pennings sought to disrupt operations of the Carmichael coalmine, its suppliers and contractors

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022