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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.
Docs take budget shocks straight to the top
The federal Health Minister has given a slight inkling that there may be room to move on some upcoming changes to the health budget.
Injury and re-engagement changes push fewer on path to work
A rehab expert says the new ‘earn or learn’ welfare system will severely impact injured workers, and could create a new underclass of those caught in the gaps between policy directives.
Deadly warning of cancerous risk from cost-cutting
The world will be dealing with the cancerous effects of asbestos for many decades to come, but some are concerned that Australia will be less equipped to do so when the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is scrapped.
Next-gen child finding with local edit of FBI app
Authorities are pushing for a high-tech edge in the fight to find missing children.
Cells spotted by new hi-res molecular marker
Just like our bodies, individual cells have a skeletal structure to keep them safe and in the proper shape, but until recently it was almost impossible to have a proper look at it.
Stylish mice bring important find
Mice with mohawks have thrown new light on the nature and development of autism in the brain.
Concert of sound and vision helps predict new sights
A new study has shown extra levels of complexity in the way sound and vision tell us about the world.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
One tree could see fire costs fall on supplier
The energy company embroiled in legal action from Blue Mountains residents knew for over a year about a risk from cables running through trees in a bushfire-prone area.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Energy sale slammed to preserve price balance
The Australian Competition Tribunal has heard that customers will see increased costs if AGL is allowed to buy Macquarie Generation.
Bad switch leaves tradies with the bill
The collapse of a solar company in the middle of recalling a faulty product means electricians will wear the cost in Queensland.
Big birds prompt power line re-jig in QLD
Ergon Energy has embarked on a half-million dollar effort to stop birds running into powerlines.
Past poisons big builder's figures, with possible billions to pay
Building products giant James Hardie may have doubled its revenue this year, but the company’s toxic past keeps knocking numbers down.
Advice game-changer leaves next play unclear
Some authorities say the federal government's plan to diminish financial advice laws will cost half a billion dollars a year for consumers.
Fee change brings angry breeze to debate's door
University students continue to vocalise their discontent at planned uni fee hikes, and now one senior academic has changed sides on the debate.
Success in some parts of fight for Australian equality
The latest report has shown some encouraging gains from attempts to close the gap in Indigenous education.
Looking cool washes over cancer risk for teens
Young people are being swayed by the “relaxing” and “fun” image of a dangerous smoking device, and researchers say it must be addresses in order to cut future addictions.
Bond rights given to local government for new Chinese trial
China has given its local governments a small power boost, letting them sell and repay their own bonds for the first time.