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New studies have shown evidence of drug-resistant malaria across a much larger area than previously thought.
Hoses could help Legionnaires' flow
The humble backyard hose can be a lifesaver in summer, but new research shows it is also loved by the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease.
Building begins after concrete resolution
More court action and strikes have been avoided, with the dispute between Boral and the CFMEU over for now.
Coal counted in resourceful community
A joint report from 28 different medical groups says the annual health bill from the Hunter Valley coal industry is in the hundreds of millions.
New leak at nuclear ground zero
A new leak has been detected at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Eyes on Andrews with East West costs counted
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is feeling heat from various parts of the Liberal party over the multi-billion-dollar East West Link road project.
Nurses and unions see no need for NSW sale
News South Wales unions have launched their campaign ahead of the state’s March 28 election.
James Hardie reaps solid housing rise
Building supply company James Hardie has lifted profits on the back of recovery in the Australian and US housing markets.
AGL in hot water over Hunter gas
There is anger over claims that gas giant AGL delayed reporting the presence of BTEX chemicals in flowback water from its Gloucester CSG wells.
Arris bags big HFC deal
NBN Co has signed up Arris to upgrade the Optus and Telstra hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) networks.
Deep spy finding puts eyes in the hard drive
The NSA – the US digital spy agency – appears to have broken new ground in its level of computer surveillance.
Mother's milk and mud for immune kick-start
A round-up of studies shows that a baby’s immune system is tuned by early exposure to germs and bugs.
Brain study finds place for teachers
New research has identified the parts of the brain used for finding mistakes in other people’s understanding, an important step in the science of teaching.
Regional school boosted by China link
One north Queensland school will soon unveil its ‘Confucius Classroom’, designed to promote Chinese language and culture.
VET check finds legion of under-trained teachers
About 9,500 Victorian vocational students have had to hand back their certificates after concern about the low quality of education training.
ANZ's slow figures send jobs drifting
ANZ is sending over 100 jobs offshore, following a drop in shares on stagnant figures.
Tech sector picked as pickaxes slow
Analysts are pushing for better way to promote innovation in technological industries, to fill the economic void left by the mining decline.
RBA moved to get in touch with the blind
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is undertaking significant reform, prompted by an unlikely source.
Brain drain and other pain for unfunded locals
One of Australia’s top scientists has warned that cuts to research funding will put the nation at risk.
Child changes hope to keep care cheap
A long-awaited major review of Australian childcare has called for a single means-tested payment and federal funding for nannies.
Asian deal to deliver for Toll
There is some division over a $6.5 billion takeover offer for logistics giant Toll.