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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the next few weeks rooting out redundant and unnecessary laws, after the Prime minister mandated that thousands be repealed.
Appeals stall rates and roads after $2.5 mil Broken Hill bill
An appeal has been launched in an ongoing battle over rates and responsibilities for councils and companies near Broken Hill.
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.
Cheap fix for water split could yield new power
A new technique may bring a totally renewable reality a little bit closer, improving the ways electricity from wind and solar can be stored.
Reports warn of action at Dawson mine
Industrial action seems likely as a battle brews at one of Queensland's largest coal mines.
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.
New school rules signify unsafe times
Reports say a raft of changes will be rolled-out in some Victorian schools, after the state's education department was taken to court over ongoing asbestos concerns.
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.
Outlook alright for local hiring, sales
Many Australian businesses are feeling optimistic about the year ahead, saying they see new opportunities for hiring and profitability in 2014.
Report says Australia lets business bribery thrive
A recent report has accused Australian authorities of failing to stop bribery, financial lobbying and general deal-sweetening offers made to politicians, saying corrupt practice goes virtually unpunished.
Shepherds guard flock as deadly season starts
Anti-whaling activists aboard the Sea Shepherd have found their Moby Dick, uncovering and interrupting a Japanese whaling fleet at the start of the new season.
Cool new cube makes other boxes look square
An intriguing device has emerged from the minds of Swiss engineers to make a cube which can walk around, balance itself and stand up on a single corner.
Hikes to start work for many city commuters
The new year has brought increased fares for Sydney and Melbourne commuters, with price hikes becoming an annual event on Australian public transport.
Pill for better learning may teach old dogs new tricks
New research has shown a drug used for treating epilepsy may allow adults to learn as easily as children do.
Shark cull rolls ahead despite backlash from Greens, locals and science
Thousands have gathered to protest the Western Australian government's shark-culling plan, but authorities say the slaughter will go ahead regardless.
Old ways revived in truant officer trial
The Federal Government has unveiled a $28 million scheme to provide 400 truancy officers to schools across remote parts of Australia.