Industry News
The Federal Government has detailed its expectations for the National Broadband Network, and it is not asking for much.
Network numbers play like sad re-run
Figures this week show commercial television network Ten continues its rough run, with a big drop in pre-tax earnings.
Leaks and lost faith plague QLD locality
Issues continue in one regional council, with the leak of sensitive documents and a reprimand from the Local Government Minister.
Archive compiles ancient learning for new look at books
A living archive has been launched in Darwin, to breathe life into Indigenous languages recorded decades ago.
Bureaucratic craft lost in silence, former boss says
A former senior public official says government workers should be “pushing back” against political decisions they know are wrong.
Issues raised in Asian defence technology trades
There has been plenty of discussion on the terms of the free trade agreement between Australia and Japan, which will see the lucrative exchange of multi-billion dollar military technologies.
Bleeding memory exposes all-important online data
UPDATE 14/04: The NSA has denied reports that it has been using Heartbleed as a spying tool.
Undervalued government staff strike for better deal
Public servants have walked off the job in protest of pay conditions in WA.
Lines laid to bring change in smoothly
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has put out a guide to help those responsible for implementing its new policies.
Efficient focus for new public sector body
A new commission has been launched to investigate broad public sector reform across one state.
Auditor burns firies' health requirements
A recent audit has found lapses in the health requirements for fire-fighters, saying better systems should be in place to protect them and the public.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Award for water before interstate drink-off
The Federal Government has launched a new water purchase round in the New South Wales Murray and Lower Darling catchments.
Macquarie success is clear lesson for others
Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.
Green fund fears for future investment in NSW
Two solar farms in New South Wales have their financial backing secured, but there is some trepidation around the future of the state’s renewable investment.
Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting
Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.
Star-gazing gets better timestamp with new technique
Australian scientists have helped improve our ability to look back into the history of the galaxy.
Tree-clearing claims bowl over QLD conservation
Concern has been raised over widespread land clearing in Queensland, which may be occurring without any public consultation.
Robot clam learns from organic partner, and from itself
Progress has been made on a digging robot inspired by the unique style of an oceanic clam.
Papers meter the cost of water security
Two new reports on the state of Australia’s water industry show most Australians now enjoy safe and secure water supplies, but prices have increased.
Blind tests debunk beloved violin myth
An experiment has been conducted to test the prestige of the world’s most famous violins.