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Drones are being used to fly blood tests across regional Queensland.
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States press for NDIS help
State governments want billions of dollars more for the NDIS.
Pollution deaths tallied
A new report says fossil fuels account for 5 million extra air pollution deaths per year.
Fear function uncovered
Researchers have discovered new classes of RNA for learning and memory.
Heat limits reviewed
A new study challenges the limits of survival and liveability in extreme heat.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Councils back big line
Seven rural councils in Queensland have united on plans for a “clean energy corridor”, connecting western Queensland to ...
Net-zero path plotted
Australia can achieve net-zero emissions before 2050, CSIRO says.
Reforms spook colleges
Vocational colleges say hundreds of institutions teaching foreign students may face closure due to ...
Hopes pinned to new threat
ASIC is threatening criminal sanctions in its response to the PwC scandal.
Climate loss fund formed
COP28 nations have established a new climate fund that some already see as inadequate.
Oil output cut
The group that controls most of the world’s oil has decided to cut output.
Young effects checked
Researchers have measured levels of depression and anxiety for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tech suggested for deep dives
Local archaeologists say cutting-edge techniques are needed to prove bold new claims about human history.
Crypto draws vast water
New research shows cryptocurrency mining uses a significant amount of water.
Port hackers accessed data
The nation's largest ports operator says data belonging to current and former employees was accessed in a recent cyber attack.
Foster drops into new role
The PM has been accused of abandoning a merit-based hiring commitment.
ATO pauses debt search
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has halted its pursuit of historical debts from tens of thousands of taxpayers.
Union concerned at new duties
Tasmanian health unions are concerned new changes could see firefighters responding to medical emergencies in the absence of paramedics.
EV tax paying back
Victoria's government will refund $7 million in taxes collected from electric vehicle (EV) owners after the High Court declared the tax unconstitutional.
COVID spending counted
Almost $14 billion was spent on Australia's health system response to COVID-19 up until mid-2022, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.