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Researchers have unveiled a pair of high-tech socks that turn urine into power.
Paris deal tries to get real on climate
The Federal Government signed an international climate change deal in Paris on Saturday night, which seeks to limit the future increase in global temperatures to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius.
Farm funds to find high-tech paddocks
A new Federal Government initiative will bring some high-tech tools to one of the world’s oldest activities.
Tech think tank to guide safe AI
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has kicked in to fund a new non-profit research company that seeks to promote ethical and safe artificial intelligence (AI).
Tassie urged to take cable deal
The Tasmanian Government is considering paying up to $20 million to attach the state to a global underwater digital cable network.
Volkswagen plays down dodgy software
Embattled car-maker Volkswagen is working hard to minimise its emissions-test scandal.
SA planning change put aside
Controversial planning law changes have been put aside for the SA Parliament’s Christmas break.
Port sale plans fail to set sail
The Victorian Government's plan to privatise the Port of Melbourne has been sunk for now.
Chinese pill check finds odd additions
New research has found that some widely-available traditional Chinese medicines are laced with pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and even endangered animals.
Bad behavior could have basis in the brain
Young people with behavioural problems, such as antisocial and aggressive behaviour, show reduced grey matter volume in a number of areas of the brain, a new study says.
Tech launch lands locals on rich list
Two local tech gurus have shot up Australia’s rich list after the public offering of software company Atlassian.
Exciting find busts one source of Alzheimer's
A new study could help destroy a possible cause of Alzheimer’s.
Hazelwood review finds big holes
A new round of inquiry has slammed various aspects of Victoria’s Hazelwood mine, which caught fire and burned for 45 days last year.
East West report slams both sides
Victoria’s auditor-general has slammed both sides of Victorian politics and the public service in his report on Melbourne’s failed $23 billion East West Link (EWL) project.
Watchdog drags third trainer to court
The ACCC is taking a third big training provider to court on allegations it used illegal tactics to lure in new students, and rack up federal government loans.
Social and economic hits plotted in Tassie
A landmark report says Tasmanians cannot blame social disadvantage or low government spending for being behind on social and economic indicators.
Pay ruling breaks two-year inaction
Federal politicians, judges and top bureaucrats will receive a 2 per cent pay rise at the end of an Abbott government-era wage freeze next month.
New PM&C chief says current taxes look historic
Australia's next top public servant says living standards are slipping, the tax system looks like it is from the 1950s, and the nation needs to have an “adult” debate on tax reform.
Days left to settle decades-old title claim
A bush hearing next week is set to settle a native title claim lodged two decades ago.
Newcastle ex-GM stays sacked
Newcastle’s final council meeting for 2015 has seen an attempt to reverse the sacking of the former general manager.
Rate capping report calls for renewed support
A new report on the Victorian Government's rate capping policy warns that council debts may have to increase to compensate for rates staying in line with inflation.