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The amount of microscopic algae in the water off Sydney has declined, a strong indicator of a downward trend in temperature.
Testing ground set for plasma jar to the stars
Australian engineers have their eyes on inter-stellar skies, and are about to test the jet engine that may take them there.
Spill at the top of super money mound
Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.
WorkCover review finds NSW workers less covered
An independent review has found a set of WorkCover changes are much more favourable to businesses than their employees.
Reporting requires too much, BCA says
The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.
Australian team chasing goal to clear space with lasers
Australian engineers are working on a laser to shoot at space junk clogging up the area around Earth.
Efforts to access iron in trans-Tasman seabed
New Zealand firm TransTasman Resources is looking to break open offshore iron sands, seeking permission for marine mining off the southern coast.
Ok Tedi posts cost of tough times
A long string of troubles has left Papua New Guinea's giant state-owned Ok Tedi gold and copper mine with a dwindling pile of profits.
Big names drifting away from Abbot Point plan
The Queensland Government remains optimistic about the plan to expand the Abbot Point coal port terminal, despite very few interested private companies remaining.
Leighton's good run prompts power spill, ASIC look-over
Hochtief has sent a strong message to Leighton; stepping in, removing the company’s CEO and CFO, and replacing them with its own people.
Leaks and spills in Japan still, insiders say returning unwise
Experts have told media outlets that a decision to let Fukushima resident back into their homes is premature and potentially very dangerous.
Electronic safety net sought soon for NSW
New South Wales will take on repeated suggestions and make it compulsory for all fuel tankers to be fitted with electronic stability control.
Authorities want port funds to flow into mainland fixes
Industry bodies for freight and logistics have warned that money from leasing the Port of Melbourne must not be wasted.
Well-known outback rail rolling again
The Spirit of the Outback will once again glide across the scenic and remote western Queensland region, after floodwaters stopped one of the country’s favourite services.
Road fund re-vamp brings vital fix-ups
Funding to fix the worst of the Northern Territory’s roads will be spent as soon as possible.
Incredible ocean link plan brings unknown risk
Progress appears to have been made on a $40 billion project to open a new link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
External factors for diabetes detailed
A major study has shown people with type 2 diabetes have epigenetic changes on their DNA that healthy individuals do not have.
Solar back step to leave QLD customers haggling
Up to fifty thousand Queenslanders will soon have to negotiate their own solar feed-in tariff, with the State Government changing its scheme and leaving regulation to consumers.
John Holland group summoned over death on Perth
Several groups surrounding civil construction firm John Holland will face Federal Court over allegations that federal health and safety laws were breached, leading to the death of a rail maintenance worker on the Perth CityLink.
Media mixing rules up for review
The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.
Mobile link-ups trigger watchdog's gaze
The competition watchdog appears concerned about emerging digital partnerships, which have seen telecommunications companies such as Telstra linking up with internet giants like Google to leverage off each other’s facilities.