Industry News
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Major servers swamped by storms
Sydney’s wild weekend weather has seen several major companies knocked offline.
Uni's unite for joint health drive
Monash University and the University of Melbourne have launched an $80 million biomedical research project.
Cosmetic crackdown on shonky operators
The NSW Government is cracking down on cosmetic surgery after several women suffered life threatening complications.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.
New rules for long solar road
The next World Solar Challenge will be the toughest yet, after organisers announced new rules.
RNA wrangled for cancer vaccine
German researchers are working on a vaccine that teaches our natural defences to fight cancer.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Peabody plagued by money matters
The outlook for Peabody Energy is pretty rough, after it posted a near-$3 billion loss and warned it could be pulled into its US parent’s bankruptcy issues.
Planners failing to reclaim respect
A new survey says confidence in financial planners is down, while trust in the financial services industry overall has improved.
CBA payback approaching $5 million
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has paid over $4.8 million in compensation from its Open Advice Review Program.
Simple steps for big effect on gender
A public service agency is trying a radical new method to increase its female workforce - asking women what they want.
Kids urged into robo-learning
One of Australia’s top roboticists says there is no age limit on tech education.
Don't politicise planetary issues
Experts say that when it comes to talking about environmental issues, people should stick to the science.
Council firm on NAIDOC flag refusal
The Carnarvon shire is refusing to fly the Aboriginal flag during NAIDOC week.