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The Prime Minister says the Opposition Leader should answer questions about whether Australian Workers Union members were 'ripped off'.
Arthritis find prompts hope of better help
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a rheumatoid arthritis treatment that targets the underlying cause of the disease.
Authorities want stronger lights shining on 'death ship'
Gun-running, murder and foul play are among the claims raised as the mysterious ‘murder ship’ MV Sage Sagittarius stalks Australia’s coastline.
CFMEU jumps on asbestos scare for seven
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says seven maintenance workers have been exposed to asbestos at Alcoa's Kwinana refinery near Perth.
Drug deals going digital
A new survey says more people are looking online for cheap prices on drugs like ecstasy and cocaine.
MERS makes waves in Asian nations
South Korea has vowed to go “all out” in its response to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, after recording the sixth death.
Pallet jack scooter slam to pay out
A Queensland factory worker has been granted partial compensation for injuries sustained while riding a pallet jack like a scooter.
Truckies say grocery giants force illegal acts
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says Coles truck drivers are involved in illegal practices to meet the unfair pressures of the supermarket giant.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
New 'bots leap to rescue challenge
One of the US military’s futuristic creations has become untethered.
Transpacific pays for long-running miss
Transpacific has been hit with one of the heaviest penalties seen in Australia for a breach of occupational health and safety laws.
WA seeks tech fix for traffic woes
WA’s RAC is looking at driverless cars as a solution to Perth's congestion problems.
Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour
Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.
AGL prepares Gloucester bounce-back
Energy company AGL is taking cautious steps toward the future of its Gloucester coal seam gas project, which has been shut for months following contamination concerns.
Experts back emission cuts for kids
A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.
Young minds to tackle old industry issue
Some budding environmental engineers are helping Master Builders WA find new ways to tackle construction waste issues.
Legionnaire's scare down-played
Queensland health officials have confirmed that Legionella was found in the Hervey Bay Hospital water supply, but says there is a 'very low risk' of an outbreak.
Risky flows plotted across NSW
Macquarie University has released preliminary results of test to find the extent of contaminated drinking water in NSW.
Health hurts workers at high rate
A new OHS survey shows why the health sector is one of the most dangerous places to work.
Space mining bill for bold new digs
The US has taken a technical step in the new space race, passing a bill to allow mining in space.
Standards seeks new view on food residue
Food Standards wants to set a new acceptable level for agricultural and veterinary chemicals that may occur in food.