Industry News
Some of Australia’s most futuristic machines are being used to study some of the nation’s oldest artworks.
Research review leaders unveiled
New working groups have been announced for a nationwide research overhaul.
Tech giants tell NBN boss he's right
NBN's chief executive Bill Morrow says he has visited the homes of tech giants Google and Facebook, and confirmed that people do not want fibre optic internet at home.
First steps to future of family violence
Victoria will soon have Australia’s first independent family violence agency, combining monitoring, policy advice and research roles.
Transport re-jig could boost city fringes
An interesting idea has been lost in the furore over income tax reform.
Council closes tap for farmer-pays system
The West Wimmera Shire will not fork out to buy water for drought stricken farmers.
Lively meeting leads to new digs
Victoria’s Macedon Ranges Shire has allowed a quarry south of Kyneton to triple in size.
Veteran reflects on gender in local gov.
One of Australia’s longest-serving councillors has spoken out about the need for more women in local government.
WA jails fail to lock down leaks
There are claims this week that the WA prison system is haemorrhaging money.
Missing probe leaves JAXA scratching head
Japan's space agency has lost a newly-launched astronomy satellite.
Morrison unleashes clearing competition
The Federal Government says it is promoting competition by stripping the ASX of its legislated monopoly on share clearing.
Fly-overs show size of Reef bleaching
About 95 per cent of the reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef have fallen victim to severe coral bleaching.
Farmers drag gas worries to court
A Queensland farming family is in a legal bid for compensation for damage from coal seam gas mining.
Vic. algal bloom to linger longer
A 700-kilometre stretch of the Murray River has been plagued by a large blue-green algae bloom.
QLD says CSIRO should be kept strong
The Queensland Government has launched a surprising attack on job cuts at the CSIRO imposed by the Federal Government.
NSW water worries to be unpicked
New South Wales will have a statewide inquiry into water management and storage.
Nano-cuts for world-beating lengths
Using water, a laser and some key chemicals, the chance to make carbon nanotubes on an industrial scale has come closer.
Expert debunks mining myths
Academics have opened fire on myths spun by mining companies.
Government smooths path for ICT SMEs
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the first stage of an online Digital Marketplace for smaller businesses to access government’s $5 billion annual spend on ICT projects.
Drones and digital eyes lead mining tech
Analysts say a tech revolution is rising in the mining industry.
Port plans force juniors to make stand
Plans to privatise the Port Hedland Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility have spooked junior miners.