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Two teams from Monash University have made their mark at the Shell Eco-Marathon.
Asbestos scare shuts a dozen Surat CSG sites
Work has stopped at twelve coal seam gas sites in Queensland over the weekend after the discovery of asbestos.
Council says more power can come in a thousand little sources
A new discussion paper says technology has solutions to the major cost of living for many.
AliBaba chooses pad for multi-billion dollar launch
One of the largest stores on the internet is preparing for its stock market debut.
Holland drops staff and sites to face new age of operation
The John Holland group, a giant of the Australian engineering and construction landscape, is shedding hundreds of staff and looking to sell one of its main facilities.
Home insulation failure fronts Commission
The Royal Commission into the tragic failure of the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme will begin today, and could prompt some intriguing revelations from politicians and public servants on the witness list.
Experts push for new weapons as deadly Hep C tide builds
A looming wave of terminal liver disease could be combated by government funding for powerful new drugs, researchers suggest.
Funds will keep FOG flying in slightly altered form
The Queensland Government has continued funding a vital service for women in rural and remote regions.
Gene treatment yields high rate for particularly tricky cancer
A clinical study for a new leukaemia treatment has shown a remarkable rate of remission.
Science spies rapid radioactive mechanism for genetic resistance
Genetic researchers have caused a bacterium to evolve a resistance to radiation damage, highlighting the mechanisms that make it possible.
Local team shows work for shoulder surgery two years on
An Australian team has presented new findings on the success of revision arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery at a special orthopaedic society meeting in the US.
Twin tunnels to link sides of Sydney for $3 billion
The Prime Minister and Premier of New South Wales have signed-off on a $3 billion tunnel project for Sydney commuters.
Union probe launched deep into dodgy dealings
The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.
Sparks fly from friction to power the future
New developments could see the end of giant coal, gas or nuclear turbines, and the rise of electricity gathered by simple movement and friction.
Google to hide searches for users' sake
Google has been routinely encrypting web searches conducted in China, and says it will soon hide the search terms for internet users worldwide.
Metadata study infers severe invasion possible
An experiment has shown just how much can be gleaned from metadata, and why it should not be released too freely.
Job data jumps in some key places
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest job figures, showing a surge in full-time employment but a drop in part-time.
Future look at foreign slice of Telstra flagged
The Federal Communications minister says Telstra may be the next company allowed take a bigger share of foreign investment.
Rio pumps up Pilbara sites despite wobbly iron price
Rio Tinto will expand two of its mines in Western Australia, as the state government signs off on a deal to keep them digging for more than a decade.
Kids quickly notice issues in the places they inherit
As many lament the decline of respect and values among today’s youth, a recent study has shown the effects that older generations’ habits can have on young people’s perspective.
Independents speak ill of growing distance from Gonski
The Independent Schools Council of Australia has delivered a dim view of Australian education funding, saying all models are far removed from the Gonski recommendations, and national reform is virtually impossible.