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Builders may soon bring a global littering problem into the home, by making bricks out of cigarette butts.
Linc on brink of liquidation
Linc Energy will wind down its operations after creditors voted for liquidation this week.
Power pilot taps more from SA sun
Australia’s largest suburban trial of home power storage has been launched in Adelaide.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
Solar plane pops in on ancestors
Solar Impulse 2 - an experimental plane powered only by the Sun - has completed the latest leg of its trip around the world.
Tech-talkers breaking barriers
Imagine how many global issues and conflicts are caused by our inability to communicate.
Legionnaire's spike in NSW inspected
Five people have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney's inner west.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
NBN raids could cost jobs
Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.
Crowdsourced anti-terror spots supporters
The digital literacy of a major terrorist group has been questioned again, after ISIS fanboys gave away their secret locations.
Kidney fix carries risks
Research has shown the effectiveness of a medication used to treat a common cause of kidney failure, but also revealed some big risks.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
Study uncovers unco' origins
New research shows why tall teenage boys galumph around like awkward giraffes.
Union wants detail on ANZ sacking
ANZ has announced over 200 job cuts in more than 130 locations this week, with 6 separate restructures running simultaneously.
Macca's faces unhealthy accusations
An education union official has accused fast food giant McDonald’s of paying its workers below award rates.
Insider sweep catches golfer and gambler
Five-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson has reportedly made almost $US1 million in an insider trading scheme.
Playgroups pushed as big boost
Community playgroups have big social and economic benefits not just for children but also for their parents, research shows.
Dental data shows visits missed
A quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.
Eight groups grill Government building
Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.
Immigration implications investigated
Police are investigating allegations of serious criminality by Immigration Department and Border Force officials.
Council re-jig brings 'rig' claims
The NSW Government’s council amalgamation plans have kicked up a furore that seems set to plague Premier Mike Baird.