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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.
Tiny fine from nasty leak, but Santos says all is well
Gas firm Santos Ltd has been fined after groundwater sampling revealed elevated levels of elements including arsenic, lead, and uranium at a site in New South Wales.
Energy investigators seek new digs
A key site for the future of Australia’s energy systems is looking for some upgrades.
Big swing buries QLD landowner rights bill
A bill allowing farmers and other landowners the right to refuse entry for mining, oil and gas companies has been soundly defeated.
Google putting up tools to bring body tech. online
Google has announced it will soon release the software developer’s kit for its new range of wearable technologies.
Facebook takes design advice from flat-pack kings
Facebook has unveiled plans for its latest massive data centre in Europe, and it will employ a distinctly Swedish approach to the build.
Mine fire quietened while water health risk heats up
After more than month of constant haze, fumes, smoke and flames; the long-burning fire at the Hazelwood open cut mine is now under control, leaving authorities to try to tackle the health risks it has created.
Emergency fix gives ambo's more options
A new trial means paramedics in New South Wales can take less serious callers to their local GP, rather than a hospital.
Genetic cross-talk lets bacteria fight back on antibiotics
A group of scientists from the UK have uncovered the bacterial system that allows antibiotic resistance to grow.
Big bank chief says rates will hover
The Reserve Bank governor has strongly indicated that rates will stay at their current record low, but has warned that investors should avoid cheap loans and running up household debt.
Updates bring up renewed My School dislike
The MySchool website was updated this week, and has already been criticised by the New South Wales Education Minister.
Most schools still open in day-long NT strike
Strike action will hit Northern Territory schools today, but the Education Department says most will remain open.
Tropical uni to cull staff, but no numbers known yet
The National Tertiary Education Union wants James Cook University (JCU) to put its financial cards on the table for staff considering redundancy offers.
Higher learning takes regional beating
The Victorian Education minister has defended the state of regional tertiary education, which has been described as the backbone of rural centres.
Education cuts last year hit new Uni rankings
The latest Times Higher Education index has moved its top five Australian universities down a few spots, sending some authorities into an explanation-finding spree.
Extra skills focus can boost core learning
A recent study has suggested classroom programs aimed at teaching kids better social and emotional skills may have a positive effect on the more traditional academic areas too.