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Experts say Australian governments can stop corruption while saving money and even lives, through enhanced whistleblower protections.
Sea science upswing on Investigator's arrival
$20 million worth of scientific equipment has docked in Hobart, ushering in a new age of Australian marine science in a stylish coat of blue and green.
Broad boost marked from big vax plan
The HPV vaccine has been linked with a 61 per cent reduction in cases of genital warts among young Australian women.
Chronic gaps creeping closed
A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.
Google branching out to Tree of Life
Google has launched an ambitious bid to keep people alive – and Googling – for longer.
Preschool funds maintained, for now
The Federal Government has continued funding for a scheme that gives parents access to subsidised preschool hours.
Seeds of science future watered in Moscow
Some young Australian students’ ingenious sensor glove have been weighed against inventions from around the world.
Study shows good times are gold
Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.
Uni cuts inch closer to regional necks
The contentious higher education reforms have cleared the lower house, but it will be several weeks before the government takes them to the Senate.
Clues sought for source of male rage
An Australian study is looking for the root of teenage aggression.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Skin thinking blurs mind/body border
A new study has revealed that the nerves in human skin can judge the size and shape of things they touch.
YouTube better for time-wasting than life-saving
YouTube can do many things, but a new study says saving lives is probably not one of them.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Kids lose real reading under digital dominion
Emoticons just don’t cut it - a new study says children’s social skills are being reduced by their excessive use of digital screens and media.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Eight meet to seal uni fee deal
Group of Eight vice-chancellors have assembled in Canberra this week as decisions are made around university deregulation.
New links add to ancient man's mix
An Australian study has shed new light on the relationship between Neanderthals and modern humans, suggesting they lived side-by-side for thousands of years.
Young science star's helpful path funded
One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.
Cheap homes built to better local minds
An Australian university-run project has seen teams of young engineers design and build houses for rural Cambodian communities.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.