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Many who work with autistic children and adults are aware of the habit of ‘withdrawal into self’, but a new study has shed some light on where the characteristic might come from.
Stress brings potent cellular game-changer
A new technique is being developed that would allow human cells to be turned back into stem cells, and grown into virtually any body part.
Old favourite picked most likely for Future Fund spot
Reports today suggest former treasurer Peter Costello is likely to take over as chair of the Future Fund, with insiders saying it has been at the request of the outgoing David Gonski.
No money for old burners as ban lights up
South Australian businesses operating commercial solariums will be the only ones not compensated by the state government when the ban on sun beds takes place.
Billion lost as millions left by the educational wayside
While many complain about the specifics of high school curricula and broad educational ideas, it is worth remembering that for a huge portion of the planet the most basic schooling is out of reach.
Funding deal to give money for marks
Queensland schools will have to prove they are improving to secure federal funds.
Young brains bear fruit beyond their years
Some astounding inventions have shown the high level of creativity in the minds of Australian high-schoolers.
New role takes bug fight to the farm gate
The industry body representing Australia’s vegetable growers has taken steps to protect its crop
Last words coming before reef dump jumps off
One of the last hurdles for dredging near the Great Barrier Reef is being approached today, with the main authority in charge of the marine park set to make its decision on the potentially destructive plan.
Blame passed as smoking rate lights up issues
The Cancer Council says more should be done to reduce smoking rates in Australia’s most addicted state.
Green digs set the bar as WALGA moves in
The WA Local Government Association has moved into the “greenest of green” new place of business, saying it hopes to set the standard for others to follow.
Debt figures in the trillions across red regions
While many Australian councils are quite strapped for cash, a push for transparency in China has revealed trillions in local government debt.
Local protections prompt false gas claims
Some authorities have accused Australian gas companies of cooking up a domestic gas crisis to pressure governments for more approvals.
Darwin asks what riders would like for their bikes
An online survey is seeking the views of bicyclists in the Northern Territory, in order to inform the construction of a biking network.
All interest and no action as farm fight looms
The National Farmers’ Federation says it wants consumers to pay the right price, but does not want government to decide what that might be.
Cuts take slice from military pocket money
The Federal Government has found a new place to make cost-saving cuts – reducing the allowances of Defence personnel in the Middle East.
More work needed on Newstart renovation
An opposition spokesperson has warned an expanded work-for-the-dole program will probably not fix unemployment.
Tax Office wants elite team for industry advice
The Australian Taxation Office will look to cherry-pick new executives from top companies, hoping to bring in the best of the best for handy tax advice.
Minister says trusting charities is cheaper
The Federal Government is toying with the idea of removing regulation for charities and not-for-profits, hoping to hold them accountable through guilt instead of law.
Better scan to hone bone cancer hunt
A new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can take a fresh look at the whole body, to help plot the spread of cancer among other duties.
Skin cell reversal could be cure for naked heads
Some groundbreaking science may spell the end for a damning condition which has plagued men for generations – baldness.