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A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.
The resource risk we rarely hear
Researchers say Australia’s most important commodity is also one of the least talked-about, despite lives being on the line.
Tiny boats in big move to choose climate
A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.
EU approves arguable basis for British nuclear
The EU has made a ruling that will allow the UK to build its first nuclear power station since the nineteen-nineties.
Late call as Albo sees error
Anthony Albanese has indicated Labor might have gone too far in supporting new laws to resict journalists, whistleblowers, and those who do not wholly agree with Australia’s national security actions.
No flights mean no fight from Australia
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia still cannot send nurses or aid workers to Ebola-affected parts of Africa because there is no evacuation plan.
Laser links bring big thinkers down
One of Australia’s least-recognised national assets is gaining a big reputation on the cutting edge of international science.
Water as new way to proper pay
The gender pay gap is smaller at corporations where the CEO has a daughter, so a new campaign has been launched to get more daughters for executives.
Brandis brings business into security fold
Attorney-General George Brandis is taking his enhanced security evangelism to the business community, with a series of meetings to see if the private sector backs his view.
Heads in clouds for better service
The Federal Government has made it easier for departments to host their services on international cloud servers, with changes to official ICT policy.
Palmer deal keeps green light on top tier
The Greens, Palmer United Party and Labor have banded together to keep final say on mining environmental approvals in Federal hands.
Social services welcome change, warn of further reform
The Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the Senate's rejection of radical social security budget measures.
Miners might find little love in tax check
A Senate inquiry into alleged tax-dodging by multinational companies operating in Australia could be awkward for some mining bosses.
More orders for Australia's favourite plane
The Royal Australian Air Force is buying two more C-17A Globemaster airlift planes, the aerial hauler than has been serving many recent military logistical needs.
Skin message sinking in
One of Australia’s best-known public safety campaigns appears to be working.
Australia adds dollars to slow deadly spread
The Australian Government has put up another $10 million to help the fight against Ebola in West Africa, while experts calculate the ongoing needs and risks in the deadly outbreak.
Handful of votes could stop strange new world
A storm of internet activism is rising against the Australian Government’s attempt to force the mandatory retention of telecoms data.
Track-laying talks ahead of Inland quest
The big rail project connecting Brisbane to Melbourne regional Queensland is tracking well, according to the infrastructure minister.
Australia sleeping through dawn of digital money
Billions could be lost if the financial world does not embrace new technologies, one peak body has warned.
Australian archive gives some greatest hits
Australia’s massive archive of historic and contemporary recordings is celebrating its birthday, and has posted its greatest hits online to mark the occasion.