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The Waterwise Towns program is being rolled-out across Western Australia's south-west and Great Southern regions, with thousands expected to save water and money.
Knowledge honed on narwhal's bony nose
Studies have revealed new functions for the elusive narwhal’s giant tusk.
Thinking deeper on food trade could spring water-savings
Billions could be saved by better consideration of water resources in relation to the global food trade, research suggests.
Anemone is an enemy of historical classification
Sea anemones are essentially half plant, half animal.
Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook
Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.
Many modern awards fall in Fair Work's sight
The Fair Work Commission has released word on the scope of a workplace awards review.
Charitable bodies call to keep their regulation
The heads of prominent Australian charities have written a letter to the Prime Minister, asking to keep their regulator.
Broad soil study puts carbon future on the map
A new set of maps will establish a clear baseline for Australia’s soil organic carbon stocks.
Export fund says $110 million loan to Chile helps Australia
Australian taxpayers will lend $110 million to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to expand a mine in Chile.
More figures swirled in whirlpool of corruption
UPDATE: Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has stood down amid the corruption inquiry, but maintains he will be "vindicated" and has been described by the Prime Minister as "a man of great distinction ... and high competence".
Pumping dams could plug holes in power supply
Using a giant battery made of water and gravity, engineers have proposed a new way to store renewable energy to meet extra demands.
Universal echoes bring Big Bang physics into a new age
Physicists have discovered evidence from the first few billionths of a second after the universe formed.
Resource body takes new look at old activist tactics
The Queensland Resource Council has released its updated ‘checklist’ for anti-mining activism in the state, saying opponents are mostly up to their old tricks.
Cyborg seedlings grow new field of science
There is no doubt that plants are excellent, but a team of MIT engineers are looking to cutting-edge materials to make them even better.
Trucking chief rolls as system struggles to stand
The CEO of the national heavy Vehicle Regulator has resigned.
Miners lose ground at farm gate
A bill has been tabled before the Queensland parliament, proposing that landowners be given extra rights for negotiating with mining companies.
NuCoal hits back at ICAC, saying it knew nothing
NuCoal has set off on a legal endeavour today, accusing the Independent Commission Against Corruption of unjustly cancelling an exploration license and failing to complete its investigations.
Industry chief wants stable trucking nationwide
The Australian Trucking Association wants electronic stability control (ESC) technology on all dangerous goods transporters.
Guidelines defined for mental health in mining
A new set of guidelines has been produced for the unique mental health challenges of mining employees and companies.
Signage switch issues illuminated
New laws will soon be in place to allow the use of glow-in-the-dark exit signs.
New crash centre sets course for safety
One of Australia’s chief research groups is setting up a centre to focus on the true causes of serious accidents and injuries.