Industry News
The NRMA says there is $1 billion worth of roadwork in store just to bring roads on the north cost of NSW up to standard.
ALGA wants White Paper to bring new state of councils
The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed serious discussion about Australia's three levels of Government.
Sectors unite to see movement on Direct Action
Industry groups have sent a warning that the Australian Government’s big plan to tackle harmful emissions may thoroughly miss the mark.
Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help
Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.
Nano-rods spin out scientists at 150,000 RPM
Certain nano-particles spin unbelievably fast when placed in water, nobody knows why, but they now know how fast.
Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities
A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.
Space dust could give Martian bugs
Recent images from NASA’s Curiosity rover show Earth-like soils that hint at the existence of life on Mars.
First ancient worm brains found perfectly preserved
New fossils have shown stunningly well-preserved brain structures from a bizarre bunch of sea creatures which dominated the Earth half a billion years ago.
Hateful to helpful; mental voices change with culture
Anthropologists say that the voices heard by schizophrenics are shaped by their environments.
Fertiliser fuels cleaner water
Australian researchers say they have developed a new desalination technique that requires about 80 per cent less energy.
Grey reports hide red alerts on Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science says the Queensland and Federal Governments are hiding the declining state of the Great Barrier Reef.
BHP backs blitz on native species
Funding has been secured for more rounds of the Bush Blitz – a program that sends Australian scientists on lightning war against the mysteries of the outback.
UQ's water-tech funding tap kept open
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers have secured funding for new research into water and energy efficiency on Queensland farms.
More Murray funds for better farming
Grants for more than $100 million worth of projects are flowing to almost 100 River Murray irrigation and industry projects.
Experts slam environmentally rough run
Australia’s climate science credentials are being attacked, since the nation became the first to remove an established price on carbon.
Calls for clarity on gold-plated plan
The Productivity Commission is questioning the benefits of the proposed paid parental leave scheme, recommending the Federal Government use the funding for to support more childcare.
Obama arms more LGBT workers
The US President has banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender public service employees and government-linked contractors.
Key bodies to shape trucking movements
The trucking industry’s fortunes swing on the future of National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT), according to a key industry figure.
RET scare puts green billions on the line
At least eight major projects have been put on hold in recent weeks, due to uncertainty over the Renewable Energy Target.
Tax moves to mine less from resources
The Minerals Resource Rent Tax (mining tax) will stay in place after the Federal Government rejected amendments put forward last week.
ACT asbestos plague grows
ACT Health has confirmed two cases of lung cancer appear to be linked to asbestos insulation.