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The man in charge of enhancing the stormwater systems of regional West Australian communities says local councils need to plan for future water needs.
Toxic pool dealt with soon, months after contamination fine
The operators of a large CSG exploration project are getting around to shutting down their leaking storage pond, after being fined several months ago.
Independent aid flows to help our neighbours
One tiny island nation in the Pacific is having its lack of clean water addressed by the life-saving work of an independent Australian aid group.
Maths moves marine science away from simple model
Researchers have released ground-breaking findings to dismiss a common theory of biodiversity, and could change the way some environments are managed.
Research puts DNA to work building rare enzymes
Bio-engineers have developed a way to use molecules of DNA like scaffolding to build entirely new structures.
High-tech help on the biggest world stage
FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil next month will have a particularly high-tech start, as the first ball of the world’s biggest sporting event is kicked by a paralysed teen in a robotic exoskeleton.
Hawke hunts for dollars from dumping
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke says Australia should once again consider becoming a storage ground for the world’s nuclear waste.
Iron finding attracts better magnetic future
A new finding could add value to Australian iron, and reduce the need for rare-earth mineral mining.
Boilermaker's broken foot worth $800,000
A Queensland boilermaker has been awarded over $800,000 after his foot was crushed on a mine site.
Praise splashed on boots made for muddy mining
A boot designed to keep mine workers in muddy conditions safe and dry has won a design award in New South Wales.
Rail to unlock resources fails to spark local love
The Queensland Government will build two rail corridors in the Galilee Basin, which it has declared a ‘State Development Area’.
Morbid warning over WA road money moves
The West Australian Government has been warned it could have “blood on its hands” for removing $42 million from a fund earmarked for life-saving road safety initiatives.
Tugboat strike pulled back from brink of stoppage
Tugboat workers’ strikes have been called off, for now.
$20bn gas build sees first shipments out of PNG
A massive gas project in Papua New Guinea has sent its first shipment to Japan, marking the start of returns on the $20.5 billion LNG endeavour.
Cross-border truck talks to bring balance
The COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council has had its first meeting, launching the group designed to bring transport ministers and other authorities together across state boundaries.
Truck hubs become site for police safety spree
New South Wales police will undertake inspections of freight distribution centres to hunt out unsecured loads and other unsafe practices.
Recording needs trimmed to save time for some
Newly-appointed CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Sal Petroccitto, has announced one small measure to cut costs and save time for truck drivers in Queensland.
New recall to fix seatbelt safety glitch
Loose seatbelts have prompted the recall of 42,000 Holden Commodores.
Copper rolled-up to clear path for unfettered NBN
Telstra has begun winding-down services on its copper network, freeing-up the decades-old telecoms infrastructure for sale to NBN Co.
Food fears from Friends not swallowed by scientists
Environmental group Friends of The Earth is pushing for a ban on food products containing nanomaterials.
Transforming tables bring residential robotics indoors
The house of the future may have just one kind of furniture.