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Genome machine brings medical future to Australia

A major Australian research firm has acquired a machine that can sequence an entire human genome for relatively little cost.

Locals given voice on giant Georgetown multi-farm plan

A huge Integrated Food and Energy Development (IFED) has been declared a “state co-ordinated project” in Queensland, with residents soon able to have their say on the plan that will consume over half a million megalitres from a nearby river.

South Sudanese teens studying for peace

UNICEF has helped hundreds of students in South Sudan to sit their primary school graduation exam as bullets flew and civil unrest reigned.

Lobby says thousands of new workers needed, many disagree

The Australian Industry Group wants to increase the immigration intake cap by 30,000 people in the next financial year, saying the country needs more skilled workers.

Science warns prime predators need protection too

Australian scientists have contributed to an international report urging world governments to better protect large carnivores, saying a decline at the apex will flow through the food chain.

Solid blocks should hold back bullying torrent

A senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales has doused some of the mounting concern over new workplace bullying laws.

Windmills just millimetres across could charge the future

Research engineers in the US have designed a micro-windmill that yield a tiny new level of energy gathering.

AMA asks for new look at late life costs and options

Representatives of Australia’s medical community say they want a renewed, mature debate over the cost and benefit of prolonging the life of terminal patients.

Brain boost brought about by beam for babies

A recent test has suggested that a focused ultrasound beam can improve sensory awareness.

Santos owns up to spills and leaks in NSW forest

One of Australia’s largest oil and gas firms has been fined for the failed reporting of more than dozen environmental incidents.

Stressed staff use internet as escape, study says

A recent study has suggested that people who feel pressured or overloaded at work may waste time on the internet as a coping mechanism.

Study suggests local gas stash unlikley

A federal government report has all but destroyed the chance of some of Australia putting gas on reserve, set aside for domestic manufacturing.

Tape cutting takes off with mandates laid out

Federal cabinet ministers will spend the next few weeks rooting out redundant and unnecessary laws, after the Prime minister mandated that thousands be repealed.

Telstra says Sensis is for sale

Telstra will sell-off a majority of its stake in the company that produces the Yellow and White Pages.

Big questions on bacterial baggage tackled

Questions have been answered about the complex array of bacteria that live in and on our bodies, one of the most exciting and expansive new fields of biology.

A new view to see goods move better

Some of the world's brightest minds have come up with a new way to move packets, which could speed up movements in virtual and physical networks.

Local short films plug good health in NT

A record company in the Northern Territory is helping with a series of short films to spread good health messages to remote regions.

Fossils feeling green pinch, move to slice services

Reports this week claim two giants of the petrol game are looking to sell their Australian refineries and petrol stations.

Green paper shows cheap path to cut pollution

A few details from the Federal Government's Direct Action climate policy have been released in a new green paper, and have already been slammed by the Opposition and environmentalists.