Industry News
Studies have shown decades after the end of large-scale sperm whaling, their numbers are yet to recover.
Contamination warning written in the cells
Sydney water authorities have tried out a new set of sensors to gauge the health of waterways, turning to a natural alarm to check for contamination.
Strange, unique sex lives spied in cuttlefish gut
Ten new species of parasite have been discovered in the kidneys of cuttlefish, and it appears the microscopic bugs enforce strict boundaries on their sexuality.
Dam study paper to ease cost of hydropower
Humans may love building dams, but they have not been so great for fish, until now.
Super laser burns path to new knowledge
A lab in the US has fired its new 12 gigaelecton-volt laser.
New site for Sydney flights cruising ahead
The Federal Government seems certain to approve the construction of a new airport in Sydney.
Shifty sheep shipping claims investigated
Australian news reports have raised “serious allegations” that falsified export documents are putting the live export industry at risk.
Power pushed north in newest one-stop-deal
The Federal Government has given a glimpse of its “one-stop-shop” for environmental approvals in the Northern Territory.
Hunt sees years of coal, says carbon will be captured
The Federal Environment minister has given his support for coal as an energy source, saying it will provide power for “decades and decades” to come.
Mining chief to tell Senate his sector needs tax breaks
The mining industry is preparing to tell the Federal Government not to touch its fuel subsidy.
Cops zoom up to distracted drivers
Victorian police have a new tool for catching unsafe and unfocused drivers – a camera with a very long lens.
Sine panel shines on dark alleys
All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.
Zones put fishing safety on the line
New rules forcing Northern Territory fishers into wilder waters put safety at risk, the industry says.
Asbestos spill dealt with after driver's dump and run
An asbestos spill had authorities on their toes in Sydney over the weekend.
Copper mine deaths keep doors closed
Efforts have been made to re-open a Tasmanian mine after the deaths of three workers.
Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon
The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.
Road, rail and plane plans mean big building in Victoria
Victoria’s travel plans are up for debate, as parties spruik their transport visions ahead of this year’s election.
Tech park tempts kids to go online outside
Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.
Pole power put aside as small advances fill space
Queensland and Western Australia are ready to ditch parts of their electricity networks, getting rid of poles and wires in regional areas.
Power shift costs less than price of inaction, IPCC says
The latest report all but screams the need for governments to change their energy mix toward less carbon-reliant sources.
Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal
The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).