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Many regional universities will be anxiously waiting on the outcome of recent word from the federal Education Minister, with Chris Pyne indicating changes are on the way for tertiary admittance and student unionism.
Territory tries thrifty deal to save small town
Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has faced waves of discontent at a series of meetings in the town of Nhulunbuy.
Vote in support of people's veto
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) will continue supporting voters’ ability to veto council merger plans.
Study shows we'll claim anything as our own
A recent study has shown how easily the brain can be fooled, and pass misinformation to the rest of the body.
Little creatures' big role interrupted
Researchers say the loss of some species has interrupted the vital role of small digging critters in keeping the ecosystem turning over.
Rocket range takes blame over unplanned dive
The University of Queensland was not at fault in the failed launch of the SCRAMSPACE rocket, according to the group that ran the range.
Piracy pledge from Russians over anti-oil climb
Russia is moving ahead with piracy charges against Greenpeace activists who boarded an oil platform in the Arctic, with two Australians set to face trial.
Timetable slips on huge irrigation effort
The government body that has been left holding the bag on Victoria’s $2 billion irrigation project says it has dropped behind schedule.
Great Lakes push to end plastic plight
One council has taken on the challenge of ridding itself of strangulation by plastic shopping bags.
Water-wise riverside building practice plugged
A regional council is trying to encourage residents not to build houses, shacks or shanties too close to frequently-flooding river edges.
Sea of green where only dust had been
A dry lake bed in outback New South Wales has seen a dramatic turn-around this year.
Voracious galactic appetite caught on video
A team at the University of Sydney have reconstructed a particularly violent event in our galaxy’s history, rendering a nearby black hole which briefly leapt into life, consumed a star and spewed energy across space.
Undersea photoshoot expanded for science
A massive 3-D survey of the Great Barrier Reef last year continues to have benefits for the endangered natural wonder, and will now be expanded to other reefs.
Bar raised by Berlin's solar smash
Researchers at a German institute have claimed a new record for the highest efficiency ever achieved in a solar panel.
Green-lip bug fight continues
A class action continues in the Victorian Supreme Court, where a group of 88 members of the abalone farming industry are suing the State Government.
Waking up to the danger of no sleep
The fatigue fight between the Health Services Union and the NSW Ambulance Service continues, with the next round of negotiations over shifts and rosters about to begin.
Stats show Australia's got builders in
Australia appears to be stuck-in to construction and renovation, with employment rates in the building industry at a record high.
Foreign worker crack-down in Singapore
Singapore has tightened its rules on the hiring of foreign workers following protests over the large number of outsiders in the increasingly affluent city-state.
Plenty still draw gender lines at work
A World Bank report on gender equality in business has found a sorry state for women in many countries, with several nations upholding laws that give husbands the power to prevent their wives from working.
Global factors blamed for local jobs drop
A recent survey has shown a downturn in the amount of people working in the mining industry’s exploration sector, but seemingly no shortage of exploration going on.
Pilliga gas drilling gets going amid outcry
Preliminary drilling will begin on the possible sites of eight new coal seam gas wells in New South Wales, with a water treatment plant to deal with the damage not yet completed.