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A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.
Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs
A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.
Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal
Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.
Smooth ride on site sold in Victoria
The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.
Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry
As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media
Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal
The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.
Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV
An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
Payday rort taken to court for two
ASIC is launching court action against two payday lenders for avoiding consumer protection laws.
Interest rise waits while RBA gets 'comfortable'
The Reserve Bank boss has used a recent speech to announce that an official interest rate rise could be months off, and that the Australian dollar may be a few cents too high.
GE Money fined for big deceit in credit claims
GE Money has been fined $1.5 million for deceiving its customers.
TAFE-Uni linked launched in $200 million push for the bush
The Federal Education Minister has officially opened Queensland’s first dual sector university.
Stats lean toward staff attacks in WA
Data from the Western Australian Education Department has shown a spike in the number of public school students suspended for assaulting or intimidating school staff.
Funds to teach why we grow
The Federal Government has made a modest investment in the future of Australian farming.
3D-Printing a better way to teach
A Korean research team has demonstrated some of the incredible education opportunities provided by 3D-printed learning aids.
Direct method may not be best for all regions
$22 million will be used to spread the Direct Instruction method of teaching in remote areas of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Who is behind the techno-education review?
The Federal Government will not reveal the identities of ‘subject matter experts’ engaged in the review of Australia's national curriculum.
CommBank's compo deal dubbed "empty" and "too slow"
Not everyone is buying the Commonwealth Bank’s offers of compensation and more reviews, as its financial advice furore continues.
Bulging prisons used in call for better laws
Australia’s prison system is being pushed to its limit, with reports of overcrowding in almost every state and territory.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
Bill to let councils link for dual benefits
More community services and less bureaucratic interruption could come from a Bill introduced into Western Australian Parliament this week.