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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has invested $300 million in the drug treatment sector as a response to the recent ‘ice’ taskforce.
'No fill' for teeth tested over years
An Australian study has revealed that tooth decay can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional ‘fill and drill’ approach that has dominated dental care for decades.
Smart approach to spot fly thoughts
Neuroscientists now can read the mind of a fly – or at least, watch it think.
Cops swoop on Setka after union probe
The biggest move in the wake of the royal commission into trade unions has come in the form of charges against CFMEU leader John Setka.
Waistlines wait in Dad's DNA
New evidence suggests a father’s diet can influence their unborn children – before they are even conceived.
Insurers back climate money outlook
The insurance industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed focus on natural disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Life study shows long road to stability
It can take young people up to a decade to secure a stable and meaningful job after leaving secondary school, according to Australia’s most comprehensive youth trends study, the Life Patterns project.
Religious research finds faith in the lab
A worldwide survey has provided some surprising findings about the religion of scientists.
Money changes even in early days
New research shows the act of handling money makes young children work harder and give less.
Ten per cent fall below teaching line
A recent study has found about 10 per cent of future teachers fail to meet required standards of literacy and numeracy.
Housing help falls flat in NT
The Northern Territory Government has responded to repeated complaints that its home buyers’ insurance scheme is not working.
Funding freeze to take training toll
The Federal Government has announced a funding freeze of the training sector ahead of a complete review.
Newcastle signs up for Fulbright foray
The University of Newcastle has signed a deal to bring US PhD graduates to Australia for an extra 10 months of study.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Macfarlane's ditch for possible Joyce alliance
Former industry minister Ian Macfarlane has defected from the Liberal Party to join the Nationals.
Carnarvon moves to gather more Sun
WA’s Carnarvon Shire is setting up two new battery storage systems that it hopes will boost the area's renewable energy use and help the local economy.
Broad report finds state hiring holes
An auditor-general’s report has found a long list of WA public sector agencies that could be employing inappropriate or unqualified staff.
Expert seeks smart view of SA waste dump
There are more hearings on this week in South Australia’s nuclear fuel cycle royal commission.
Charge laid after education nepotism
Former Education Queensland director-general Julie Grantham has pleaded guilty to a nepotism charge.
Greens get deal for more tax detail
The Federal Government has agreed to a deal proposed by the Greens over laws to crack down on multinational tax avoidance.
AFP's invasion called-out in court
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) acted unlawfully when by raiding the Canberra headquarters of the Construction, Mining, Forestry, and Energy Union (CFMEU), the ACT Supreme Court has found.