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As the government’s ‘razor gang’ sought out more budget cuts over the weekend, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said tightening up checks on claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) would be a good start.
Social float falls flat for Weibo
A hotly-anticipated tech company’s float on the stock market has missed expectations.
Locals get new tools for interstellar dating
Australian astronomers will have access to one of the most advanced devices in the world for investigating the origin of stars, with the launch of a $13 million tool.
Media companies must adjust piracy to profit
One of the main organisers of a recent major film festival says movie companies need to embrace internet distribution and stop lashing out at digital ‘pirates’.
Inquiry hears claims cancer-linked batts remain
The royal commission into the Federal Government’s ill-fated home insulation scheme has heard cancer-linked chemicals were present in some batts during the roll-out, which are still being sold today.
Classy numbers show big independent spend
Some of the most expensive schools in the country are forking out massive sums for new works to attract the next generation of well-off students.
Health and legal concerns latest hindrance for big city link
The Victorian Health Department has put out its list of concerns about the multi-billion-dollar East West link in Melbourne.
Ai says insurance insistence hurts workers
A key employers’ lobby group has accused various unions of receiving big payoffs by selling expensive yet inferior income protection insurance.
No mirage in 1000 MW desert solar plan
Work will soon begin on a truly immense solar power project in Pakistan, which will one day generate up to 1000 megawatts of electricity.
Debt deal for North Korea helps Russia move gas south
Russia has waived about $10 billion of North Korean debt in exchange for a gas pipeline through the secretive country to South Korea.
Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.
Old power giants up and down in latest numbers
Two major oil and gas firms have reported mixed results in their latest production level figures.
Renewable review stalls green works in Tassie
Clean energy companies say the threat of changes to the renewable target scheme is spooking investors.
Students drop in real life numbers game
As young people gain greater access to the world of finance, their level of knowledge on how to manage money has dropped.
Queensland numbers jump for females in engineering
Females make up just under a quarter of new engineering undergrads at one university, proving the efficacy of a program to boost numbers.
Study says the right path opens affordable housing doors
A new report says innovative investments should be used to lift the supply of affordable rental housing.
New boss at northern Uni will settle before seeking changes
Charles Darwin University has appointed a new chief for rural campuses across the Northern Territory.
China looks to boost future by re-thinking today
A recent conference has heard of a shift in China, re-tooling its education sector to produce the science and technology that will fuel the future.
New head takes charge of depression NFP
One of Australia’s lead charities in the fight against depression has a new CEO.
Australia Network signs deal to stream into Chinese homes
Australian public broadcaster the ABC has been given permission to broadcast its Australia Network content to the entire Chinese population.
Drug swoop could bag QLD public servants
Police have implicated some Queensland Government employees in a black market drug syndicate spanning the east coast.