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Several Queensland government departments have seen a substantial increase in consultancy expenses, exceeding $50 million.
Solar set to eclipse atomic
The “fathers of photovoltaics” have dismissed nuclear power as a “distraction” in the energy sector.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
School scholarships backed
NSW is investing $12.2 million in its early childhood education workforce.
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
Synchronised listening studied
Research suggests people’s bodies physically synchronise when attending a concert.
Weather shift suggested
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) researchers are pushing for a reevaluation of how El Niño and La Niña events are classified.
Nobel nod for gender pioneer
Professor Claudia Goldin has won a Nobel Prize for her research on gender gaps.
Incidental help tracked
A new study looks at the health benefits of short bouts of incidental activity in daily life.
Student visa grift targeted
The Albanese Government says it is taking steps to enhance integrity in the international education sector.
Tiny colours bring gold
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 has been awarded “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”.
DAFF seeks strikes
Staff at the DAFF could take industrial over their dissatisfaction with the government's wage proposal.
Gambling raises game rating
Australian governments have agreed to new mandatory minimum classifications for gambling in games.
Degrees give extreme armour
Being university educated appears to prevent people from developing extreme right-wing views.
Physics prize for electron studies
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for a breakthrough in electron dynamics.
Same-sex prevalence probed
New research seeks to explain the frequent evolution of same-sex behaviour.
Nobel goes to mRNA leaders
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to pioneers of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Disability report calls for inclusion
Australia's Disability Royal Commission has issued its final report, presenting 222 recommendations for transformative change.
Employment boost pledged
The Federal Government says it will increase employment for the marginalised with a new scheme.