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A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Cat tracker to plot feline foray
The University of South Australia wants to spy on your cat.
Tech edge taken for advanced forest scan
Drones, laser scanners, planes and sharp shooters have been put to work in the Tasmanian forest to better understand the environmental effects of forest management regimes.
Bold dog plan could give locals a hand
Conservation experts say allowing dingoes into a national park could help reverse the decline of native wildlife.
NSW caught-up in Murray-Darling conflict
The NSW Government has come under fire at meetings over the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Dam bosses to defend themselves again
SunWater will again have to justify its actions after releasing water from a Queensland dam amid wild storm conditions.
Mayor makes bold bet on wet bills
One regional mayor has staked his job on improving water costs.
Water urged to fight superbug breeding
Experts say the water industry must get involved in the fight against “superbugs”, as the waste of modern medicine becomes a brand new health risk.
Power costs add to stream of farm worries
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) wants to stop electricity price rises for farmers.
Weather events to take dramatic turn
New analysis shows Australia has plenty of wild weather on the way.
Baby costs show price of new life
Economists have put a dollar figure on the time pressure and stress experienced by mothers in the first year of a baby’s life.
Same-sex spawning through skin cells
A recent breakthrough has advanced the chance for two partners of the same sex to have a baby.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
BHP helps mine for reef info
Millions will be spent tagging sharks and turtles on one of the largest reefs in the world.
Locals prep for robot show-down
Australian teams are getting ready to unveil a raft of new robots.
Downer takes Macmahon's patch in FMG re-jig
Fortescue Metals Group has merged two contracts at Christmas Creek in a move that will see Macmahon Holdings wind up work.
Big mine deals at decade low
Mergers and acquisitions in Australian mining are at their lowest level in 10 years.
Post plots poor figures down to the letter
Australia Post chief Ahmed Fahour says the death of letter-writing is sending the postal service is careering towards its first full-year loss in more than 30 years.
US port fight nearly won
Managers at US west coast ports say with a long-running union fight settled, they may be able to deal with an incredible backlog.
State switch for transport boss
The head of Transport for NSW has crossed state lines to take up powerful public service roles in Queensland.
Container crew wants industry views
A new advocacy group is pushing landside container logistics service providers to have their say on an inquiry into wharf cartage.