Industry News
An innovative new flood gate design but Queensland students is on its way to mass production.
Moon's watery heart charted
Scientists have known for years that there is water inside the moon, and they now say they know where it comes from.
Tech-head proposes satellite solution
One local engineer says he has the solution for dodgy internet coverage in the bush.
Vic. Police cop poor report
A landmark review has slammed the “suck it up” approach to mental health among police.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.
China buys Virgin slice
Chinese firm HNA Aviation will buy a 13 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, after a deal was struck overnight.
Driverless pilot lined up
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
SA steel closures assessed
Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.
Late deal lets track work continue
Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.
Port Augusta prepares power sale
Thousands of items from the closed Port Augusta power stations in South Australia will be auctioned off in coming weeks.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
Cells compelled to blog
Imagine a cell that can monitor health from inside the body.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.
West bereft of online services
An auditor’s report has found little to praise about West Australian government websites.
New bug immune to key defense drug
A patient in the US has been diagnosed with an infection resistant to the strongest antibiotics.
Small patch for big data on body
Engineers have unveiled an interesting new body chemical sensor.
FSU backs big Royal review
The Finance Sector Union has come out in support of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, in the wake of repeated scandals.
Building wealth grows while miners go down
Meriton's Harry Triguboff is now Australia’s richest person after Gina Rinehart’s fortune was savaged.
Minor fine for Sigma suits
Two former executives of Sigma Pharmaceuticals have been fined but avoided immediate jail time for falsifying company accounts.