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The Federal Government has been warned that Australia’s low fuel stockpiles could leave the nation dangerously exposed.
Ancient quasar shines hard
The Hubble Telescope has discovered the brightest ancient quasar ever seen – emitting as much light as about 600 trillion suns.
Barley reveals new carb
Australian researchers have found a new complex carbohydrate in barley - the first of its kind to be discovered in over 30 years.
Adani drilling data questioned
Environmental lawyers say Adani unwittingly has provided “persuasive” evidence into allegedly illegal works ...
Big firms making green moves
Most Australian businesses now see environmental matters as their most important operational issues.
Locals take 3D quantum step
Australian quantum scientists have used single atom technology to build 3D silicon quantum chips.
NSW sweeps building cracks
The NSW Government has announced a crackdown on dodgy building certifiers.
Firms serious about flying taxis
Safety authorities say flying rideshare taxis are feasible and could be in Australia within five years.
Local LiDAR gets big boost
New investments could bring about the next generation of autonomous vehicle sensing.
Power prices slide
Australian electricity prices are falling overall, but there is significant variation between jurisdictions.
Robot rail complete
Rio Tinto says it has completed the roll out of its autonomous freight train system in iron ore operations in Western Australia.
Drill rig risks raised
Tasmania’s EPA has been slammed for its handling of a drilling platform moored in the River Derwent.
Probe beams pics from outer reaches
NASA's New Horizons mission has taken detailed images of the most distant object mankind has ever explored — a big rock called Ultima Thule.
Solar sandwich tested
Australian scientists are working on new solar cell materials to replace silicon.
Insurers warned off Adani
Activists are trying to stop insurance companies from backing Adani’s Carmichael mine project.
Dam spill case approved
A local judge has ruled that a class action against BHP Billiton can proceed.
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
Ex-union head destroyed documents
A former Queensland union boss has been found guilty of destroying documents ahead of a royal commission.
Labor pledges national EPA
Labor says it would create a commonwealth environmental protection agency if it wins next year’s election.