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The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it may not have enough funds for important improvements in the future.
Modern risks drift to farthest reaches
Traces of everyday soaps, shampoos and fragrances have been detected in Antarctica, and their source could be sloppy scientists.
Reef fund for clear view of murky water
The Federal Government has provided a $31 million dollar funding package for more studies into water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.
New welfare scheme hits harder than before
There is a lot of concern around the Federal Government’s new jobs program for remote welfare recipients.
Dredging should be warning for upper Murray users
The Conservation Council of South Australia has backed a $4 million dredging program to keep the mouth of the Murray River open.
Research the redeeming part of co-payment backflip
The Prime Minister says the Government has “very, very significantly improved” its GP co-payment plan, by reducing the amount and shunting responsibility for collecting it onto GPs.
Memories kept behind millions of mental doors
It is annoying when a random piece of information seems to push an important one out of our memory – but researchers say there is so much space that this is almost impossible.
Orion gets quick rest before next date in space
NASA’s newest space ship has made a 12,000 kilometre round trip to see if it could survive a 32,000km/h dive into the atmosphere.
Safety spruiked in push for robot workers
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.
UN summoned in QLD gas fight
Traditional owners in Queensland's Channel Country have asked the United Nations to intervene in a battle over oil and gas development.
BHP splits, 'non-core' assets head South
BHP Billiton has given a few more details on its big split and spin-off deal.
Drug raids to start reform in resources
There are reports of police raids on mining sites in West Australia, as authorities crack down on reports of illicit drugs in the resources sector.
One year deal props up un-loved Lady Barron
A Flinders Island port on the Bass Strait has been dubbed “unsafe” and “dysfunctional” by the company that formerly ran stevedoring operations.
Paper blamed for slow safety
The Master Builders Association (MBA) says paper might just be the biggest hindrance to safety on Australia building sites.
City's toxic playgrounds pinned on iron trade
Potentially toxic levels of lead, arsenic, nickel and cadmium have been found on playground equipment at several public parks in Queensland.
Robo-evolution makes unnatural selection
Chemical engineers have developed a form of “artificial evolution”, which could be a big step towards the goal of man-made life forms.
Building site pause after worker's death
Work has stopped at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital building site, following the death of worker Jorge Castillo-Riffo.
Office bash OHS to avoid festive failure
WorkCover NSW wants to remind everyone to stay safe for the festive season.
Hospital fears prompt call for transplant
Asbestos has been discovered in building materials at the old Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), and health workers say they want new building instead of another patch-up.
Call for comment on food plan
Authorities have called for comment on changes that could see the whole nation eating better.
IV investigation shows need to shift
The intravenous (IV) fluid currently recommended for the majority of hospitalised children worldwide should change, a new study says.