Industry News

Research has uncovered an important relationship between pregnancy and a drug for bipolar disorder, which could be increasing risks to mothers and unborn children.

A new system which could allow greater control over anaesthesia and induced comas has seen positive results from early tests.

A round-up of figures from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has tracked educational progress across the states, showing room for improvement in several classes.

The Western Australian Premier still intends to shut several schools, but has put off revealing which will go until next year at least.

The Northern Territory Government is considering scrapping a scheme which provides sport and health education to girls, causing deep concern from advocates.

A new website billed as a ‘digital textbook’ has been created to help change the way young students see science– encouraging them to study and get excited about a traditionally stuffy subject.

The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a new student visa, which it says has been streamlined to boost education numbers.

Gold merchants have been the subject of a combined ATO and AFP shake-down, suspected of withholding millions of dollars worth of GST.

A new figure has entered to the bidding dance for the takeover of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, a much-loved brand for many Victorians.

National Australia Bank chief Cameron Clyne has backed warnings from the RBA to all Australian lenders, saying they should maintain tight control over lending practices even when the interest rate is low.

Media boss Rupert Murdoch addressed some of Australia’s most prominent figures last night, praising the nation for overcoming the “primeval prejudices” and “stuffy, narrow-minded elitism” of its colonial past.

Scientists in the US say that the financial wealth and educational background of a mother can affect the make-up of their child’s brain – making it more difficult to process sound.

The Australian Electoral Commission has today confirmed it misplaced 1375 ballot forms, and has delayed announcing the complete make-up of the Western Australian Senate as a result.

Sulphur dioxide levels in a north Queensland mining city have breached standard levels 11 times this month.

Nationwide productivity has increased, but the public sector cannot match the private sector’s confidence, a new report says.

The Queensland Services Union says with council de-amalgamations around the state, redundancies will happen, and they would like to know where and when.

There will be no money awarded to the public servant who made a claim for injuries sustained during sexual intercourse on a work trip.

There has been widespread criticism of a proposal to move Centrelink’s front desk duties to Australia Post outlets, after the Treasurer confirmed it was an option.

The Commonwealth will reimburse many councils and ratepayers whose funds were wasted in a fruitless push for recognition.

A public servant who was sacked for airing opinions criticising her department has changed strategy in her fight for justice.