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WaterNSW has confirmed job cuts are on the way, raising concern that services may suffer.

Updated modelling shows global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries.

BHP Billiton has posted a half-year loss of $US5.7 billion ($7.84 billion), as its interim dividend drops from 62 to 16 US cents (22 cents) per share.

A tussle over who will buy Australian port-and-rail operator Asciano continues, with two big players looking at a joint bid.

An official review has found the national hospital hand-washing campaign to be effective, but quite expensive.

Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.

Bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade laser cutter to create a low-cost laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials.

Infrastructure Australia (IA) has put out a 15-year plan for 93 major projects that it says will only be possible after big changes.

Authorities say asbestos is still being used on Australian building sites.

Thirteen NSW union officials have been accused of unlawful blockades and work disruptions, and were served with notices to appear in the court this week.

The NSW Government has been slammed for spending over $300,000 on public transport research.

Experts say something must be done to prevent more deaths on one of the most dangerous vehicles in Australia.

A baby at the centre of a passionate immigration policy fight has been transferred to community detention.

Workers have walked off site after man was fatally crushed in a scissor lift at the Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

Even though Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of internet access, there are concerns that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind.

The Australian parliamentary inquiry into ‘revenge porn’ is due to report this week, and experts say something drastic must be done.

Multinational companies that avoid paying tax on Australian earnings could soon be forced to sell their assets.

Four major oil producing countries say they would consider freezing output levels, but only if other producers join in.

State governments may have to spend billions duplicating their electricity networks to cope with the unreliable renewable energy sources, the national energy forecaster claims.

Work has started on a $400 million Esso Australia pipeline project in Victoria.