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A new study has drawn the clearest picture yet of the Southern Hemisphere’s climatic history, showing about a thousand years of detailed variations.
Dingo definition could boost respect and protection
The dingo has been classified as a distinct Australian animal following research to fully define its physical characteristics.
People power pulls together again
A tiny town of less than 400 people is preparing for the latest round in its battle against mining giant Rio Tinto.
Fake breast test shows rippling results
Research says textured breast implants provide many more opportunities for bacteria to grow, causing infection, discomfort and implant failure.
Liquid storage blobs could kill the plastic bottle
Plastic water bottles will be replaced with wobbly blobs, if a team of European designers get their way.
Barnaby barreling toward bigger, better dams
Barnaby Joyce will take the captain’s chair on a voyage toward new and bigger dams.
Funding flows fill some banks higher
The Federal Government has put up more funds for irrigators looking to upgrade their equipment in exchange for some of their water rights.
Pacific plan to tune-up tuna hunt
Scientists say a proposed fishing ban near the island of Palau would help the oceanic industry.
Queensland in talks for train tasks
Negotiations have begun for the next round of contracts for Queensland railways.
Stable moves on some fuel trucks ahead of enforcement
Linfox is not waiting for mandatory anti-rollover regulations, saying it will install electronic stability control (ESC) on a number of trucks.
Searchers' summit digs up new findings
A meeting this week brings together the finest minds in mineral exploration, as scientists and geologists descend on Geoscience Australia’s UNCOVER Summit.
Atoms smashed as NZ physics gets cooler
New Zealand physicists have used incredible ‘optical tweezers’ to split clouds of ultracold atoms and to smash them together.
Deaths bring dawn of new day for FMG
Tragic incidents have prompted Fortescue Metal Group to increase its safety measures.
Dick Smith says safety changes could keep the bush flying
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith says safety restrictions are crippling regional air travel.
New degree of collaboration for air maintenance
Aviation Australia has announced it will help run the University of Southern Queensland’s (USQ) new management degree for aircraft maintenance engineers.
Poll shows people's nuclear fear subsiding
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) says a recent survey showed majority support for nuclear power, and has called for renewed debate.
Stakes named in robot resource revolution
Rio Tinto says robots are the future for productive mining, but the CFMEU says it won’t let human workers be replaced.
UK turns giant screws for flood help
Millions of pounds will be spent on a classic engineering solution to fix flooding in the UK.
Gate agreement breeds fear in mining bodies
Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.
Illegal action leads to $1.25m fine
Illegal blockades at Melbourne construction sites have led to a $1.25 million fine for the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Japan plans big step into power past
Japan is moving to remix its energy industry, adding 11,000 megawatts of gas and coal power to replace its lost nuclear supplies.