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Australian scientists will look inside the brain for physical evidence of gambling addiction, with the launch of an important research project.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
Flowers' many forms could come from jumping DNA
While they are well-received by the mainstream population, flowers have been bugging evolutionary biologists since Darwin, but a new study may soon end the mystery.
Icy climes fail to slow human hits on Antarctica
Authorities from Australia and around the world say Antarctica faces major risks, and more must be done to help.
Obama sets sights on Pacific fish pirates
International fisheries may be the target of an assault by the United States.
Big dam surprise in multi-million NSW plan
The New South Wales Government has dropped a big surprise on its people, announcing funds for a new dam as part of a new $325 million drought-proofing and water-saving scheme.
Irrigation taken back for regional know-how
Six local governments have used broad public support as a sign that they should take over the administration of their irrigation schemes.
Greens and miners agree on need to save scheme
A project which has been saving masses of water since 1999 may be scrapped, as the current government blames the former government for its need to cut costs.
Wild laws lifted to let rivers run new course
A Federal Court judge in Queensland has ruled that declarations to protect three river systems in Cape York were invalid, and made only to appease election promises.
Go-ahead with no checks for WA gas frack
The Western Australian Environment Department will allow coal seam gas fracking with no prior environmental assessment.
River links new lessons on the Murray
Modern technology will connect people along an ancient river system, in a program to show students the ongoing importance of the Murray Darling Basin.
Robot's riding quest asks important questions
A friendly pile of junk will be making its way across Canada in an experiment to see if robots can trust humans.
Smart-phone radiation detectors tested
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Trailer safety grows in performance-based push
Approval for a Woolworths’ supplier to run bigger trucks in the ACT is being hailed as a win for safety and good sense.
Locals to move out of QLD coal industry's tracks
The Queensland Government may be preparing for a land-grab to buy properties near the coal-heavy Galilee Basin.
Shifting goals make mine checks harder
The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Bauxite buried on non-beneficial grounds
Billions of dollars worth of bauxite will stay buried, as the Queensland Government rules against a project proposal.
New focus for UGL after fiery few months
Big moves at engineering contractor UGL, with the announcement of the sale of one subsidiary and appointment of a new CEO.
Hurtful history questions detailed for Queensland
Legal changes in Queensland mean employers can request information about pre-existing injuries or medical conditions from potential workers.
Drugs inject slow, risky work approach nationwide
The Australian Drug Foundation says one in five workers admit attending their job while under the influence of alcohol.