Industry News
A new review panel will look at the ways that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates medicines and medical devices.
Small agencies to feel streamlining sting
The parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer has warned federal public servants that under-performing agencies could be cut.
Tighter laws to curb SA lobbies
The South Australian Government has tightened the rules for MP’s, lobbies and political donations.
Mental pain shouldn't swing on MP's whim
West Australian mental health authorities say politicians should not decide the freedom of mentally impaired people.
"Regret" on Tassie cuts, teachers not safe yet
The Tasmanian Government has outlined the size of its public sector cuts, and expressed “regret” that so many will be sacked.
Premier's pick pipped
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has been hampered in his mission to place people in top-level anti-corruption roles.
Ebola response left wanting, but NZ may have the key
New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.
Little cousin's big journey plotted further
One of our ancient ancestors has turned ten years old, but a modern expert says we are just starting to find out who it was.
New view for fresh eyes on data
A high-tech and visually-stunning software suite will bring a better look at data.
Breathless forest prompts dry warning
The Amazon Rainforest – known as the ‘Lungs of the Earth’ – is running out of breath.
Red tape can reside inside business
Government red tape is a villain blamed for burdening business and hampering profits, but one expert says many of these issues actually come from inside a company.
Few game to fix sports' gender pay gap
A recent study has shown that men get more prize money than women in 30 per cent of sports.
Murray trade choked to free-up flow
A new restriction has been imposed on Murray-Darling basin water license-holders.
Easier deals as Vic joins 'One-Stop' zeal
Victoria is the latest state to sign on the Federal Government’s “One-Stop Shop” approach to environmental approvals.
Miner's find brings big new supply
An Australian mining firm has come across a vast new water source in the Northern Territory.
Regulator's claims revealed in SA
News Limited has published a resignation letter from the former CEO of South Australia’s water regulator.
Missing banks drag Lockyer down to 'D'
Healthy Waterways has given Queensland’s Lockyer catchment a ‘D’ health rating.
Water worry washed in media back-and-forth
The WA Conservation Council has been slammed for a full-page advertisement that claimed CSG ‘fracking’ puts water supplies at risk.
Discontent on future students' debt
Clive Palmer may be the saviour of disgruntled academics, as a rift between university management and staff comes to light.
Banks recoil from risky port
Major banks say they are not keen on Queensland coal port expansions, which are also the subject of a damning scientists’ report.
Test success for 32 terabyte cable
An international research team has unveiled new fibre network technology capable of transferring data at a rate of 255 terabits per second.