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Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Class action over telco trainees
A major NBN supplier has been targeted by a $400 million class action.
Drones flown for shark data
Drones are being used to provide a new perspective into shark behaviour.
QLD launches local space race
Australia has made its first commercial rocket launch with a craft sent skyward from rural Queensland.
Scientists spell out election aims
The Australian Academy of Science has outlined its priorities for the 2019 federal election.
Gaps grow despite push for equity
Australia’s decade-long ‘education revolution’ appears to have disadvantaged many public schools.
New brain region detailed
An Australian neuroscientist has discovered a previously unknown area in the human brain.
Students to strike for climate
School kids are going on strike next week to protest climate inaction.
University assault body shelved
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has reportedly put aside plans for a taskforce to scrutinise university responses to sexual assault and harassment.
Giant plant database posted
International researchers have produced the world's first global vegetation database ...
Paid parental changes proposed
A new plan would see families gain greater flexibility with how they use paid parental leave entitlements.
Big write-off for education IT
The federal education department has written off nearly $10 million from its failed national apprenticeship management IT system.
Hospital name vote questioned
Questions are being asked about the credibility of the Queensland government’s poll to change the name of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.
NDIS stats show positive results
Over 200,000 Australians are now on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and almost all report positive experiences.
ARC grants face new test
The next rounds of research grants have been delayed while the Government applies its new “national interest” test.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
Award granted for coral courage
Australia’s top coral expert has been acknowledged for his courage in promoting science.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
New school adds to maths appreciation
A new institute has been launched to transform the cultural status of mathematics in Australia.
SA joins school funding deal
South Australia has signed up to the Federal Government's new schools funding agreement.
Devil effort seeks new funds
A crowdfunding campaign aimed at one of Australia’s most iconic but endangered animals has been launched this week.