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A proposal has been made to move the start date for the Heavy Vehicle National Law after failures in the new IT systems.
Advanced RF tyres rolling out soon
A global tyre company is hoping a new technology will help drivers stay safe and informed about the wear and tear on their wheels.
Going outside the box beneficial for Qube
The boss of a major Australian transport and logistics firm has used the year’s big net profit to highlight the innovation he believes is required to succeed.
Tender for Melbourne-Adelaide upgrade
Tenders have been called for vital upgrades to a stretch of the Western Highway in Victoria.
Next-gen maps let traffic talk
A business group formed by a major mobile phone maker is using next-level mapping techniques to improve planning, road designs and driver safety in the future.
Fuel cells cool well
A new technology is being tested in the US with implications for refrigerated transport around the world.
Study aims to help small-time miners make the cut
New research being undertaken by the Queensland University of Technology seeks to help small mining and exploration companies, but may have slightly missed the mark.
Paving the way to green building future
A ground-breaking plant is being set up in Newcastle, the first site in the world to turn carbon emissions directly into bricks and pavers for construction.
Free energy possible at crude prices
New research by the Australian Energy Market Operator has shown converting to entirely renewable power could end up costing the same as continuing to use fossil fuels.
Windows to offer 3D printing support
There are now dozens of home 3D printers that anyone can purchase and use, but building things at home is set to become even easier with the announcement that the next version of Windows will support the additive manufacturing revolution.
In Ballmer's view; Vista was worst
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he will leave the company some time in the next twelve months, the man who oversaw many recent launches says his greatest regret was Windows Vista.
Apple embarks on map-buying venture
Apple has made another attempt to redeem the resounding failure of its maps app, acquiring another map-centric company to try to catch up on Google’s cartographic lead.
Stunning control over gene coding steps up health potential
Genetic coding through genome editing has reached a new level of precision; enhancing the ability to edit and alter an organism's DNA.
Study shows repeated costs of non-vaccination
Data shows that around a quarter of infants admitted to hospital with flu symptoms during swine flu outbreaks of 2009 developed other serious complications, another important reason for parents to vaccinate their kids, paediatricians say.
Plotting the path of avian flu in Asian markets
Researchers are plotting the evolution of a strain of avian flu currently spreading in China, finding that it emerged in tandem with a similar flu that can infect mammals.
Eating habits of the semi-naked chef
It seems Neolithic man may be less primitive than we imagine, with new research showing the culinary habits of ancient cooks bordered on gourmet.
Government blocks do little to stem tide of torrents
A new study has shown that blocking access to torrent sites has little to no effect on users, with new avenues for piracy popping up faster than they can be closed.
Queensland health cuts from the top down
A handful of top-tier public servants have been sacked in what is likely only the first round of heads to roll over the Queensland Health payroll fiasco.
Fire truck GPS roll-out steams ahead
By the end of next year the New South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will have its entire fleet of 560 vehicles fitted-out with GPS tracking tools to ensure the fastest response to an emergency.
Animals sour show day for some
Queensland Health is implicating the animal nursery at the Brisbane Ekka as the possible source of several e-coli infections.
Post-care cancer pilot program coming
A new program being piloted in Adelaide shows just how far cancer treatment has come, with more attention being given to helping survivors get back to their old lives.