In the absence of content quotas, the broadcaster’s children’s offerings seem vulnerable to cuts.ABCWe know the ABC is facing challenging times, given the Abbott government’s decision last year to cut the station’s budget by A$254 million over five years. What we don’t know is how hard those cuts are falling on the...
Understanding the DNA of tumours allows researchers to target treatment to each individual.Erika/Flickr, CC BYThe Children’s Cancer Institute in Sydney recently launched an ambitious program. From early next year, scientists will analyse the unique cancer cells of 12 children diagnosed with the most aggressive forms of the disease to find...
It's no wonder people are sometimes confused about science. Confused person image from www.shutterstock.comA recent investigation by Pulitzer Prize winner Inside Climate News has uncovered damning activity by fossil fuel company Exxon. Long before they supplied millions of dollars to conservative think-tanks who misinformed the public about...
It's not just young single people that work weekends.Mick Tsikas/AAPIn the current review of Modern Awards before the Fair Work Commission, employers are challenging the level of penalty rates. At the same time, the Productivity Commission says excessive penalty rates for Sundays reduce hours worked, mean unemployment is higher than it needs to...
In environments where the ground itself is constantly shifting, breaking, and being reshaped, every component must be built to endure. Mining operations are among the most demanding in the industria...
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If you’re in business, you might have seen it before. A team of capable and smart people just suddenly slows down, and things start spiraling out of control. On paper, everything looks perfect, but ...
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Across Australia, a lot of tradies are busy. There’s no shortage of demand in industries like plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and building. But being busy doesn’t always mean running a smooth or...
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