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Mining job cuts spark chain reaction as second major player axes roles

Almost 1000 workers will now be out of a job.

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Announcements of job cuts by two Queensland miners has reignited debate over coal royalties.

‘Crisis point’: 750 jobs to be axed in face of ‘unsustainable’ government royalties

A major Australian mine will be deactivated by November.

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BHP blames Queensland governments ‘unsustainable’ royalties for 750 job cuts

Two major weather systems brewing ahead of the weekend

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There are two major weather systems brewing - one on either side of the country.

Sellers scramble ahead of sweeping new property laws

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From August 1, the era of buyer beware ends in Queensland as new rules require sellers to fully disclose property details before any sale.

Maker of Australian-made rocket breaks silence following failed launch

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Gilmour Space’s first orbital test flight ends abruptly after liftoff.

Winds force cancellation of historic Aussie rocket launch

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Gilmour Space Technologies CEO Adam Gilmour said wind has pushed back the historic launch of Australia’s first locally-made rocket.