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An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins
An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.
Carbon-buying scheme could be better
One of the key figures behind the passage of the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund says it is a good start, but needs to be backed by a better plan.
Food matters get global attention
The Australian federal government says it is doing its bit to improve global food security.
Milne resigns, leaving Greens to pick replacement
Christine Milne has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens, with a ballot for her replacement to be held soon.
'Mx' mooted as neutral term
Gender equality groups are pushing for ‘Mx’ to become an acceptable title for people who identify as neither male nor female.
Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead
There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.
ACTEW changes name but remains public player
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.