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Australian scientists have helped detect the gravitational waves emitted by colliding black holes for the second time.
New strides in snake leg mystery
Biologists have wrestled for years with the question of when snakes lost their legs.
Women still lower at the top
Women at the top of the business and public sectors earn about $65,000 less than their male equivalents.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
Medibank to account for cover-up
Medibank is facing legal action in the Federal Court over “misleading and unconscionable conduct”.
Ziggy's views make poorly-timed news
Martin Parkinson, the head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), has rebuked the chief of the NBN.
Adelaide council votes for more travel
Adelaide City Council will take 10 overseas trips in 10 months, drawing criticism from some locals.
Perth freight fee imposed early
The West Australian Government will spend $67 million imposing a heavy haulage toll that Main Roads does not have the power to collect.
Power merger passes in QLD
Queensland’s state-owned power companies will soon merge into a $24 billion entity.
Multi-billion prison plan unveiled
Almost $4 billion will be spent on 3,000 new prison beds into the New South Wales prison system over the next four years.
Panama reports show PM making millions
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being criticised again for links to dodgy business dealings in Russia.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.
Scribbly scientist gets garden marker
A new panel is in place at the Australian National Botanic Gardens to honour Australian scientist Dr Max Day.
Stalagmite study shows enhanced ENSO
Past El Niño events appear to have amplified global climate fluctuations.
ALP backs federal EPA
The ALP has promised to set up a national environmental protection authority if it wins the upcoming election.
SA rock lobsters to open all year
South Australia’s biggest rock lobster fishery will operate year round for the first time in almost half a century.
Joyce drops in on Broken Hill debate
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says irrigators are not to blame for the water crisis facing Broken Hill and the lower Darling River.
WA water use drops
Water Corporation data shows water use across Western Australia's south-west has dropped in the last 15 years.
IPART pricing announced for NSW
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in NSW has released its final decision new water prices.
Salt bath gives battery boost
Australian researchers have found a way to squeeze more out of rechargeable lithium batteries.
Space cubes in last terrestrial tests
Australian researchers are testing tiny satellites to be launched from the International Space Station.