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Two Queensland councils in desperate need of netter internet will apply for a $22 million telecommunications fix-up, even though Prime Minister Tony Abbott has already told them they will get the support.
Police glitch arrests to be compensated
Compensation will be paid after errors in the New South Wales police database led to the wrongful arrest of more than 100 young people.
AG spots overpaid, underworked bosses
Staff at state government agency Major Projects Victoria (MPV) are overpaid and underworked, the auditor-general has found.
State's rates stoush to be discussed
The West Australian Government says something needs to be done about council rates, but the Local Government Association does not want a cap.
Cashless welfare card in swipe at social reform
A trial has been launched for a cashless welfare card in one South Australian town, which community leaders say will save lives.
Watchdog stalks dodgy cop claims
Queensland’s fraud squad is being investigated by the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) after media reports of corruption.
Whistleblower study shows resistance
A new study suggests it is extremely difficult to blow the whistle without some blow-back.
Breastfeeding scheme to grow acceptance
A new scheme will let Australian offices proudly proclaim their acceptance of breastfeeding.
Blood clot breakthrough clears way to better outcomes
Australian researchers have taken big steps toward safer and more effective ways to treat heart attack and stroke via nanotechnology.
Graduate gives big gift to old digs
A former Monash University economics graduate has provided a $5.2 million gift to support mental health research at Monash University.
Dams' good numbers setting up for summer
Big rains have bolstered the central NSW region's water security heading into summer.
Big tank for better supplies in rural WA
The West Australian Water Corporation says it will oversee the construction of a six-million-litre storage tank in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, designed to improve water quality and water pressure for outback shires.
Next-gen coral created to counter acidic oceans
As ocean temperatures rise and oceans become more acidic, corals are declining in record numbers, but a new research project is applying human-assisted evolution to develop resilient coral species to help reverse this decline.
Mystery slick spotted in Swan
Authorities do not know what caused a 500-metre long diesel slick in the Swan River, but are working on a few theories.
Para grass assault to let QLD fish swim free
A major creek rehabilitation is happening on Queensland's coast, with experts hoping that it will allow native fish access to upstream wetlands that are vital to their life cycle.
Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval
The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.
TasWater's big fix-up gets green light
TasWater has pledged to reduce the number of towns where residents need to boil drinking water.
Leaky vaccines can make things worse
New research this week reveals some types of vaccines may support the transmission of more virulent forms of disease.
Bold study to break into ocean's ancient past
Australian scientists will use some of the most advanced techniques available to turn back the climatic clock and peer 5 million years into the ocean’s past.
Monash tips hat to Moore in supercapacitor studies
Monash engineers have reported on their successful miniaturisation of supercapacitors – an important step in the constant advance of batteries and power technology.
Sperling sees China staying solid enough
A former economic advisor to the White House has addressed this year's Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, and told those attending to keep faith in China's future demand for steel.