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Wind turbine health study brings breeze of proof

A study in which 6 people reported their own observations of wind turbine effects is being used as an argument against the wind energy industry.

Andrews canvassing new plans for East West cash

Premier Daniel Andrews claims he is working with Prime Minister Tony Abbott to find alternatives for $3 billion federal funding committed to the East West Link.

Futuristic fungi dome takes bite out of waste

A suitably sci-fi looking device can turn plastic into edible mushrooms.

New mark on path to printable solar

Australian researchers have developed a new liquid crystal material that will get better performance out of printable organic solar cells.

Spinal bridge stretches to new level

An elastic implant that moves with the spinal cord has restored the ability to walk in paralysed rats, and could be on the way to human trials.

Switch to fix Pilbara's poor links

The Pilbara region’s annoying jigsaw of a power network is set to undergo a major overhaul, as Australia’s biggest mining hub continues to grow.

Boys' hold on 'brilliance' keeps women from top jobs

A new study shows that at even the highest echelons of academia, baseless assumptions are keeping women from being adequately represented.

Big prize for local sound saviour

More accolades for one of the people behind Australia’s most exciting medical invention, as Professor Graeme Clark receives the US Russ Prize for the cochlear implant.

Next step needed for powerful future

As the new year gets into gear, many hope that a raft of ideas and policies for protecting energy supplies and the environment will be on the way.

Watchdog will keep yapping at building bullies

The ACCC says it will stick to its guns in a fight to address boycotts and bullying on building sites, and has called for union members to speak out about dodginess at the higher levels.

Condiments and other comforts make it to space

A long-awaited shipment of groceries and gifts has finally been delivered at the International Space Station.

Country copper lets NBN leap ahead

Barnaby Joyce says the Government's $11 billion deal to buy Telstra’s copper network means the National Broadband Network (NBN) will be delivered by 2015-16.

Expert dampens Barnaby's dam zeal

An environmental expert has slammed Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce’s big dam plan.

Kuwaiti push sees planning shift for Port

Authorities are dropping height restrictions for buildings on a key plot of the Port Melbourne waterfront, following a big push by a Kuwaiti-backed construction company.

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Probe launched on backroom power play

The New South Wales corruption watchdog is looking into allegations of dodgy payments from construction companies to an engineer at a state-owned energy utility.

Report finds pockets of need in resource employment

Employment levels in mining and resources are well below what they once were, but experts say there are still shortages to be filled.

Smart window offers double take

Engineers in Singapore have unveiled ‘smart window’ technology, which can adjust its tint to lighting conditions and gather electricity at the same time.