Industry News

An American researcher is investigating the slow uptake of electric cars in Australia, with just under 2000 sold in the last three years compared to more than 300,000 in the US.

Cane toads continue to plague the northern part of the country, and form a favourite night-time hunt for young residents, but it is important to find the best way to destroy the invasive pest.

Macquarie University has released preliminary results of test to find the extent of contaminated drinking water in NSW.

The WA Department of Agriculture is taking a high-tech approach to land and water surveying, using 3D-printers to render the vastness of the outback in a small scale.

A new National Performance Report says Hunter Water has Australia’s lowest average water bills, and the lowest operating costs of any major water utility.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) says it cannot afford to clean up the mix of oil and paint left when a Chinese bulk coal carrier hit the reef in 2010.

Community activists say they have had a win, with a WA water corporation agreeing not to dump wastewater on a beach.

Queensland health officials have confirmed that Legionella was found in the Hervey Bay Hospital water supply, but says there is a 'very low risk' of an outbreak.

Researchers from the US are looking to Australia for tips on how to help with long-running drought conditions.

Natural health giant Blackmores has donated $1.3 million for research on complementary medicine at the University of Sydney.

Senior church leaders have called on the Federal Government to make stronger climate change resolutions, saying the risks outweigh religious difference.

The ACTU wants domestic violence victims to be allowed an extra 10 days of annual leave to help them break free of their abusers.

The University of Melbourne will soon be home to an advanced centre for prefabricated housing, in a move some say will transform the Australian building industry.

A new OHS survey shows why the health sector is one of the most dangerous places to work.

Food Standards wants to set a new acceptable level for agricultural and veterinary chemicals that may occur in food.

Transport lobbies and authorities have jumped on a new report that claims Australia could be choked by its own congestion, unless big new projects start soon.

A top transport lobbyist says the threats from vertical integration in logistics must be addressed.

There is much concern about a push to allow international carriers to service domestic routes in Australia.

Chinese-linked companies have applied to the Foreign Investment Review Board over a big investment involving Fortescue Metals Group.

Aurizon could return cash to its shareholders to calm investor concerns about the rail group's weak growth prospects.