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The shortlist of top Australian wordsmiths has been released in the lead up to the 2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
Referendum set to recognise local governments
A referendum will take place on the same day as the Federal election to amend the Constitution, officially recognising local governments in Australia.
Round 2 of Federal funding for airstrip upgrades
The Federal Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories, Catherine King has announced more funding is available for remote and isolated airstrips to get a facelift.
Buybacks may be the way to go at Murray-Darling
A study has found water buy-backs may be the best way to assure target water volumes will flow in to the Murray-Darling Basin.
Online source to untangle the web of Fair Work amendments
The Fair Work Act has undergone a number of amendments this year, including amendments to the Fair Work Amendment Act.
NSW joblessness blamed on the carbon tax
A New South Wales Minister is blaming the carbon tax for unemployment rates, after Illawarra topped the unemployment figures this year.
New office improves FIFO access to Pilbara
A major mining company is making it easier for workers to fly-in and fly-out from operations in WA.
Unemployment rates down in regional areas
New statistics released this week show strong employment figures in regional Victoria.
WA farmers jump on GM wagon in spades
Despite global protests with millions turning out, Western Australian farmers have bought record amounts of genetically-modified canola from breeder-under-fire Monsanto.
Getting it dung; Australian scientists breed better beetles
Picky Australian dung beetles could lose some ground to European imports. Some Australian scientists are working to breed French dung beetles for our soil; the continental coprophytes do not share their Australian counterparts’ distaste for cow droppings.
New report pushes high-tech farming practice
Broadband access and ICT implementation could help Australian farmers tackle a future full of hungry people, according to a new report.
Australian astronomers investigate baby galaxies
CSIRO scientists have managed to stare into the soup that spawns stars and galaxies, using the Australia Telescope Compact Array near Narrabri in NSW.
Residents' concerns factored in Tasmanian turbine plan
Hydro Tasmania has promised residents’ concerns will be prioritised in their proposal for a 200-turbine wind farm on King Island.
LNP promises warily welcomed by researchers
The Coalition’s proposed policies on science, health and medical funding have been welcomed by research authorities.
Irwin drums up support for the Great Barrier Reef
Wildlife campaigner Bob Irwin has held a public meeting in Townsville to rally support against developments that threaten the Great Barrier Reef.
Murray-Darling stoush helps no-one
The standoff continues between State and Federal Governments on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Government's whale focus could hurt tuna stocks
The splashback effect of the Government’s battle against Japanese whaling could be destroying bluefin tuna numbers, conservationists say.
Super trawler's day in court after two year ban
A Federal Court case continues into the banning of a super trawler, the Commonwealth rejecting claims the ban was improperly executed.
Australian teams tackle big basin problem in Nepal
Scientists from CSIRO and partners are extending an olive branch of water resource management experience to China and Nepal.
Abbot to introduce 'food bowl' white paper
Prime Ministerial hopeful Tony Abbot has had a “vision” of the construction and expansion of dams in the country’s northern region.
Microchip organs lessen the need for lab rats
Some laboratory rats may be looking for work soon, with reports researchers have developed a way to test medicines and compounds on silicon chips rather than live subjects.