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Isotopes help mineral explorers 3/29/2010

Research associated with seismic surveys undertaken as part of Geoscience Australia's Onshore Energy Security Program has provided indications of the potential for significant, so ...

Underwater waves begin deep 3/29/2010

In an Australian first, researchers have observed the generation of internal waves flowing hundreds of metres beneath the ocean surface on the North West Shelf.

Feedlot beef helps greenhouse 3/25/2010

Beef produced in feedlots has a smaller carbon footprint than meat raised exclusively on pastures, according to the surprise results of a UNSW study of the environmental impacts of ...

$40m growth capital for innovative start-ups 3/24/2010

Australian innovators now have access to an extra $40 million in venture capital funding, with the establishment of new fund manager OneVentures.

Waste disposal services to capitalise on new technology 3/24/2010

A hole in the ground is no longer seen as a fitting or final resting place for Australia’s rubbish. Recycling, reuse and production of energy from waste is increasing. For the $8.9 ...

Climate index explains dryness 3/24/2010

CSIRO and Chinese scientists have developed a new climatic index which provides an answer to a riddle that has puzzled researchers for decades: 'Why has south-west Western Australia ...

Rio expands its iron ore base in the Pilbara 3/23/2010

Rio Tinto has increased its iron ore footprint in Western Australia after the company late last month started producing from the US$901 million Mesa A / Warramboo mine in the Pilbara ...

Employers urge limits on unfunded award wage rises 3/22/2010

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) will support conditional increases of between $10.50 and $12.50 per week to award wages in the Annual Minimum Wage Review.

CSIRO and Bayer to focus on sustainable crops 3/19/2010

CSIRO and Bayer CropScience are embarking on a new two-year research program designed to assess the sustainability of new generation crops.

Recycled AC cuts emissions 3/18/2010

New Curtin University of Technology research has shown that it may be possible for business to save the environment and money at the same time by remanufacturing compressors for ...

Internet service providers: The need for speed 3/17/2010

More than 85% of the Australian population uses the internet daily. Growth in subscriber numbers and data downloads has delivered average revenue growth over the past decade of 13.3% ...

US air force aerial refueling tanker competition on again 3/17/2010

On February 24, 2010, the much-anticipated request for proposal on the US Air Force KC-X aerial refueling tanker was released in Washington, D.C.

New design helps phone power 3/15/2010

Cell phones and laptop computers that run for longer between charges may be one outcome of research at Waikato University.

New fibre testing device gives cotton an edge 3/12/2010

A 'fibre maturity' testing device designed to improve the quality of fibre produced by Australian cotton growers and yarn quality in overseas spinning mills has been licensed to ...

Professional services set to lead the pack 3/12/2010

The past year has seen the professional service sector – spanning accounting, architecture, law, engineering and management consulting – navigate a tumultuous and rocky road. Business ...

Peregian Springs urban recycled water project 3/10/2010

Innovative technology has made recycling and the reuse of wastewater a possibility at a new development project on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

ACCI research promotes higher apprenticeship retention 3/9/2010

Australia needs to stem the flow of apprentices not completing their apprenticeships if we are to meet future skills needs, according to research currently being conducted by the ...

Recognition for AUS's supercomputer debuggers 3/4/2010

Researchers from Monash University's eScience and Grid Engineering Lab are attracting international attention and funding for their unique expertise in debugging supercomputer software. ...

Forest logging creates fire traps: academic 3/4/2010

Decades of industrial logging in Australia's wet forests have made them more fire prone, raising urgent fire management issues, according to an ANU academic.

Securing AUS’s next decade of prosperity 2/23/2010

In a recent speech to the Australia–Israel Chamber of Commerce, BCA President Graham Bradley outlined the priorities for Australia to meet its complex mix of long-term challenges, ...

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