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Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Copper rolled-up to clear path for unfettered NBN
Telstra has begun winding-down services on its copper network, freeing-up the decades-old telecoms infrastructure for sale to NBN Co.
Deadly warning of cancerous risk from cost-cutting
The world will be dealing with the cancerous effects of asbestos for many decades to come, but some are concerned that Australia will be less equipped to do so when the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is scrapped.
Docs take budget shocks straight to the top
The federal Health Minister has given a slight inkling that there may be room to move on some upcoming changes to the health budget.
Injury and re-engagement changes push fewer on path to work
A rehab expert says the new ‘earn or learn’ welfare system will severely impact injured workers, and could create a new underclass of those caught in the gaps between policy directives.
Next-gen child finding with local edit of FBI app
Authorities are pushing for a high-tech edge in the fight to find missing children.
Fee change brings angry breeze to debate's door
University students continue to vocalise their discontent at planned uni fee hikes, and now one senior academic has changed sides on the debate.
Success in some parts of fight for Australian equality
The latest report has shown some encouraging gains from attempts to close the gap in Indigenous education.
Hope held for turnaround on states' missing billions
The architect of Australia’s significant education funding reforms has lamented their deterioration, just a few years after being put in place.
Roadshow to release northern neglected regions
The Federal Government’s inquiry into the economic future of the northern half of Australia has been touring the region, talking to various groups about the path to a successful tomorrow.
Value found in good government buying
As the tough federal budget continues to take a bashing, a new report may show how government businesses can find some more room to move.
Big fund risks missing goal from limited view
Some leading figures in the Australian research community say the $20 billion “medical research future fund” is a good idea, but will not work unless the policy-makers start listening to scientists.
Councils' new green light meets disapproval
The Federal Environment Minister has defended his decision to give state governments more power over mining approvals.
Push to free trees continues amid rejection
The Federal Government says it will review a draft World Heritage Committee decision, which rejects an application to delist some Tasmanian forests.
Four steps to save state of mind in shifting workplace
Comcare, the workers’ compensation insurance body, has put out a handy tool to help reduce the psychological damage of rapidly changing workplaces.
Mix considered in multi-billion dollar jet plan
Some more details on the planned purchase of nearly 100 questionably-effective Joint Strike Fighters, with some talk that a vertical landing option could bring the cost even higher.
Confused figures widen concern over NBN
The Communications Minister has been caught contradicting his own department’s figures in his attempt to spruik the Coalition’s NBN model.
Doctor shift warned after states' health hit
One state’s Health Minister says a $7 co-payment for appointments will end up costing the Commonwealth.
Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW
One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.
Finance watchdog diminished, could have valuable functions sold
The Federal Government is cutting $120 million from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) funding.