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The Tasmanian Greens are walking a fine line between two of their major policy areas – announcing their opposition to an experimental renewable energy system in a Wilderness World Heritage Area (WWHA).
Heart health link with sexual problems probed
Sexual problems are often an unspoken side-effect for the 3.72 million Australians living with cardiovascular disease, but one expert wants to lift the lid.
New gene tech gets deep on nano-machines
Australian medical researchers have unlocked a central part of the way mitochondria behave.
Hot study plots warming work risks
Experts say hot conditions make for more dangerous work.
Powerful boost to reduce water drain
Local engineers are working on a device that could greatly reduce the amount of water that outback power generators need.
Car-maker making moves away from software scandal
Insiders say Volkswagen's staff and suppliers knew about software designed to thwart emissions tests years ago.
Simple combination could be brain cancer breakthrough
Exciting results have come from a trial using two existing drugs to fight brain cancer.
School scheme brings good boost for girls
A new study has shown for the first time that a gender-specific education program can bring measurable improvements to students’ self-esteem.
Violent views grow among young
A new study has again shown the disturbing prevalence of views that excuse violence against women.
Fee deregulation back to drawing board
The Turnbull Government has hinted that it may scrap the Abbott Government's plan to let universities set their own fees.
Points checked in APRA's ADI review
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a consultation package on Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions’ (ADIs) Points of Presence statistics.
Disgusting drug move marks TPP risk
The well-publicised hike in the price of an essential medicine this week raises serious issues about the design of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an intellectual property expert has warned.
Labor looks to lock down great minds
The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.
Radicalisation book reeks of paranoid push
The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.
Stats show SA's heavy slug
South Australian councils say they get the least financial support per capita from any State or Territory government in Australia.
QLD rallies in reaction to tragic deaths
Queensland councils are uniting to send a powerful message that domestic violence will not be tolerated.
Misconduct bill could fall flat
An attempt to make misconduct in public office a criminal offence in Tasmania seems like it will be knocked back.
Transparency talk seeks thinner veil
An expert on public sector integrity is today delivering a lecture titled; ‘Government resistance to greater transparency: rational or self defeating?’
Body cameras rolling out in NSW
New South Wales police and public transport workers are being fitted with body-mounted safety cameras.
Frydenberg heading north for pro-mining talks
Josh Frydenberg, the new Resources and Energy Minister and Minister for Northern Australia, is heading to the top of the country to push for new opportunities.
Turnbull to launch anti-violence fight
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared “real men don't hit women” ahead of a new $41 million domestic violence response package to be unveiled today.