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NASA is undertaking a high-tech review of the Great Barrier Reef's health.
Techno-typing hits high speed
New brain-sensing technology could reduce the amount of monkeys needed to type the complete works of Shakespeare.
Scientists head for powerful threads
Engineers are working on technology that could turn a t-shirt into a power plant.
Army offshoring outrages Senator
Nick Xenophon says Australian soldiers will soon be decked out in the cheapest dress uniforms China can make.
Get Qualified going to court
The ACCC is taking action against a training college that promised to turn peoples’ experience into qualifications.
Tasmania tackles twin asbestos finds
More asbestos contamination has forced the shutdown of building sites.
Summit to let doctors deal better
A symposium this week hopes to help doctors open up about their own mental illnesses.
Report slams WorkSafe incentives
Victoria’s Ombudsman says the state's workers' compensation system is failing and needs to be fixed.
New star in antibiotic fight
Australian engineers may have big new weapon in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Origin confirms new pick
Origin Energy has replaced veteran chief executive Grant King with his long time offsider Frank Calabria.
$8 million will help sort storage
ANU is looking for new ways to store renewable energy that can be integrated into the electricity grid.
Medicare cuts taking shape
A government taskforce aiming to trim Medicare is almost finished planning.
Software swindle gets AG's tick
A limited review has found nothing to worry about in the relationship between Parakeelia and the Liberal Party.
Drones lined up for fire watch
Victoria will soon use drones to monitor fires and wildlife.
Shenhua faces new heritage check
An independent review will look at the risks Shenhua's proposed Watermark mine pose to Aboriginal heritage and sacred sites
Green power leeched from QLD meat
A meatworks facility in Queensland will soon power itself with wastewater from its own processing floor.
Robot surgery reaches eyes
A British man has become the first to have his sight restored by a robot.
Comorbid conditions need rounded response
A leading drug and alcohol researcher says we have to stop treating addiction and mental health separately.
Drop-out rate raising concern
University drop-out rates have reached a record high.
Morrow has no worries on NBN
No-one is more optimistic about the cost and timing of the NBN rollout than its chief, Bill Morrow.
ANZ fixing self-reported rip
ANZ says it has refunded nearly 400,000 customers almost $29 million after catching itself charging dodgy fees.