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New tech bringing fewer pricks for testing
As almost 280 people are diagnosed each day, a new development could spare Australia’s 1.1 million diabetics some time and effort.
Experts assembled to shape possible ASIC/Mint sale
The Government has named the business and legal bosses in charge of the future of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the Royal Australian Mint.
Mind/body interplay in kids' brain-boost
A new study shows physically fit kids have beefier brains than their less fit peers.
News Corp clamps leaks with poor numbers on paper
Reports of tough times for News Corp have been clamped-down upon by the company, while it loses millions on newspapers.
Big spend for little gain on private path
A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.
Schools need new lines for sex and sexuality
While sex-ed is commonplace in schools, sexuality education is almost totally lacking.
Asylum granted to big US target
An Australian has been granted asylum in a foreign country after years on the run.
Small-fries swimming together could fill mining gap
An army of small businesses running free from red tape could be the way for Western Australia to deal with a reduction in mining jobs.
Libertarians lash out as Police review themselves
The Australian Council for Civil Liberties (ACCL) says the Queensland Government is conducting a secret overhaul of its police force.
Quiet fight over bill to bust digital rights
Federal authorities are moving to change laws in a way that would allow illegally obtained evidence to be used in court.
Town forced off ground by new climate tide
One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.
Council sends loud state signal on gas
One New South Wales council has clearly stated its opposition to dangerous gas mining.
Regions losing real dollars as new grants pay
Councils will feel the strain of changes to Federal Assistance Grants this week as new indexing arrangements come into play.
Public work pays with longer life
Public sector workers live longer than most other Australian workers, recent stats show.
Gaps closed by strong sense of self
Self-identity supported by positive role models can be a major boost for neglected Australians.
Parents' roles start before most plan
Australian researchers say people should be more aware of epigenetics, and the various ways that a parent’s experiences can filter down to their child.
Life wasted by unbalanced scale
While the term “work/life balance" is truly ubiquitous, a number of big names say that the “life” part deserves renewed focus.
Grant to shake-up nuclear design with salty new reactor
An experimental energy company has secured $US2 million to build a molten salt reactor that eats nuclear waste.
Rubber bands fling sensor tech into future
Stretchy bands of graphene could be used to make a new generation of implanted sensors.