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Victoria's first female governor has been sworn in, and given a pledge to continue her vital advocacy.
Reef win swings on real application
The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.
Strikes see higher-ups fill in on first day
Australia’s new Border Force has come online, after the former Customs and Border Protection departments were merged into Immigration.
Bi-partisan silence law meets loud opposition
A group of 40 former health workers contracted to work in immigration detention facilities have dared the Federal Government to charge them for reporting abuse and mistreatment.
Researchers want to stop gambling study gaming
Researchers are calling for the introduction of internationally recognised principles to guide gambling research.
Coles clears air after Kennett steps in
Coles has been ordered to refund more than $12 million to its food and grocery suppliers, after the ACCC found they were forced to pay extra to join the Coles supply chain.
Research shows harassment's many forms
A new study has found that more than one in ten complaints of sexual harassment at work are reported by men.
Aquaculture needs cohesion to meet growing market
A leading authority in Australian aquaculture says state governments could help develop new fish farms.
California comes to Adelaide for help in dry times
Experts from Australia and the US are coming together to find the best lessons from harsh droughts.
Wave power ready to wake
Victoria's first wave power unit is ready to be dropped into water off the state's south-west coast later this year.
Victorian sink check brings call to conserve
Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.
Water audit backs ACT Alliance
Qualified approval has been granted to the ACT's enlarged Cotter Dam, the Murrumbidgee pipeline and spillway upgrade plans, despite auditors spotting foreseeable delays and a cost blowout.
Northern money needed to drought-proof and dam
A central Queensland federal MP says Fitzroy River water projects would be obvious choices for the new northern Australia plan.
Sydney seeks lower prices
Sydney Water has released its 2016-2020 plan, which includes a proposal to cut the annual bill for the average household by up to $100, while the average business could save more than 10 per cent.
Local babbler gives first sign of bird-talk
A small Australian native bird has become the first species other than humans to be observed communicating in a simple form of language.
Simple dome taken from cockroach to robot
Presented with the problem of getting robots to navigate small and oddly-shaped environments, many engineers might suggest an array of software, sensors and other high-tech add-ons.
Golden years coming after big find in WA
A fairly small-time gold company has hit it big, with a massive new find in WA.
Diatreme has new zircon mine in sight
Diatreme Resources says it is close to its goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin.
Fake penises give drug-testers the willies
Prosthetic penises and fake urine are among new tools that are helping miners to pass site drug screening.
Fiona Stanley uniforms spark staff stoush
Compulsory uniforms at Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital have created problems for almost everyone that wears them, according to the Health Services Union (HSU).
Admins look for options as Heavy Haulage falls
Heavy Haulage Australia (HHA) has gone into voluntary administration, leading its major shareholder McAleese to seek legal recourse.