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Human tests have been carried out on a mind-bending new device planted deep in the brain, which could lead to a new generation of 'smart' medical implants that can be re-programmed after they have been installed.
Near ideal results in Malaria vaccine trial
A new vaccine for one of the world's most common diseases is showing very strong promise in clinical trials.
Study links smoke tax to reduced drinking
International researchers have found a strong link between cigarette taxation, reduction of smoking rates in the population and a decrease in alcohol consumption among some vulnerable groups.
Nano-skin teaches new tricks
A research team in the US have developed a new design for nano-particle treatments, employing 'smart' materials to allow the minuscule medical devices to perform a range of new techniques.
Privatisation protests see nurses on the street
Nurses in their hundreds have taken to State Parliament in Brisbane to voice their discontent with cuts to Queensland Health staff.
Fast food CEO changes pace
A new appointment will see an international CEO move from one end of the food supply chain to the other.
Rio's tax bill; nothing
Some fiscal trickiness has lead to a zero dollar tax bill for mining giants Rio Tinto, with reports other resources groups could get off scot-free as well.
Mansion stoush sorted in court
A sprawling monument to opulence in one of Melbourne’s most expensive suburbs has had its day in court.
QLD's legal backpedal on MP pay rise
The Queensland Parliament is making moves to undo a 42 per cent pay rise awarded to state MPs.
Welfare payments need professional touch
A review of Centrelink’s bill-paying facility has lead to the suggestion the department should hire executives that are better-versed in financial services.
News Corp chief's sudden departure
The chief executive of News Corp Australia has resigned after less than two years at the post.
Party school rankings released
A school press in the United States has released the annual list of most importance to many prospective college-goers, The Princeton Review’s Top 20 Party Schools.
Co-ed classes considered for split high schools
Two Victorian schools are moving to end almost a century of sexual segregation, combining male and female students for some senior subjects.
Tassie teaching kids from farm to plate
A grassroots food education program is teaching Tasmanian kids about all facets of food.
Gong struck on Gonski for Victoria, not QLD
The Queensland government has missed the deadline for signing on to Gonski reforms, but now says it would be willing to accept the eleventh-hour deal struck with Victoria which has seen the southern state accept the funding reforms.
TAFE probe dropped for election
A House of Representatives inquiry into the role and operation of TAFE campuses has been deflated by the announcement of the federal election.
Gov. pledges $450m for more after-school hours
The Federal Government has this week pledged $450 million to provide extra hours of after-school care for students.
Sexual education advance spurned by experts
Sexual health advocates have called the draft of a national sexual education curriculum a “dreadful attempt” at delivering the vital information.
Mining boss fine with tax but still calls for reform
The new chief executive of mining giant BHP has said the company’s whopping $9 billion annual tax bill is fair enough.
Bank appeal shut down, more damages to former exec.
The Commonwealth Bank has had an appeal dismissed in the Federal Court and must now pay even more damages to a former executive.
Civic duty now a snap
Residents are taking a high-tech approach to reporting issues to their local council, with a new smartphone app changing the way citizens communicate and complain.