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ACTEW has changed its name to Icon Water, but will remain in state hands.
New look launched on fatal floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.
Harcourt hampered by design disagreement
Tough times for a big irrigation project in Victoria, after the lead contractor walked off the job.
Water-saving funds to flow ASAP
Announcements on South Australia irrigation projects are expected very soon, as large water-users wait with baited breath.
Water Corp patches supply to help dry Denmark
The West Australian Water Corporation says it will be ready for dry times around the town of Denmark next summer, with work to begin on new desalination plants soon.
Pigs hit up for new food/fuel
Academics are investigating whether pig poo could fuel farms of the future.
High-tech gold tracker gets deep
Australian researchers are working on a portable, highly sensitive method for gold detection, which could allow mineral exploration companies to test for gold on-site.
Kits to fix WA's dark tourist toll
The Road Safety Council says tourists have “no idea” about issues of driver fatigue and the importance of seatbelts.
Thousands fall on Worley Parson's poor outlook
Worley Parsons has become the latest victim of poor commodity prices, announcing over 2,000 people will lose their jobs across its operations.
Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore
Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
FWC findings for beard that broke the rules
The Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision to sack a BHP employee whose beard became a safety issue.
McAleese deals with lower iron price
Transport contractor McAleese has detailed the cost of the dwindling iron ore price – and its dealings with Atlas Iron – on its bottom line.
Local duo take hold of hypersonics
Two Australian engineering students will get a chance to test their hypersonic ideas in a project that could revolutionise modern transport.
3D-printed basis to brew new organs
Research engineers have done what they do best – pinched ideas from nature to use in their own high-tech designs.
Facial finding could prevent kids' disfigurement
Local researchers have discovered how the jaw is formed, in an exciting research project that provides clues to new treatments for craniofacial defects and common sporting injuries.
Coffee taking tea's prized effect
Good news for coffee addicts - research shows the brown brew can have antioxidant effects.
Gene-cutting could create new tools for cystic fibrosis
Genetic researchers have successfully corrected the most common mutation in the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, a lethal genetic disorder.
Fat figures highlight inactive nation
New figures show Australia’s fattest and fittest areas.
Dementia dangers grow on lack of response
One person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes - about 1,800 new cases per week - and experts say Australian workplaces are not equipped to deal with the rising numbers.
Tesla heads home for new energy revolution
Tech firm Tesla is making a foray into the commercial energy market, with a series of new batteries designed to store energy at the home, business and utility scale.