Industry News

More must be done to better manage Australia’s coastal environment in the face of increasing severe climate events, according to a new book compiled by a number of the country’s top researchers.

The Tasmanian Government has released the draft Tasmanian Biosecurity Strategy 2013-17 for public comment.

The Queensland Government ahs announced that some communities that have not yet implemented water fluoridation will have an opportunity to apply for exemption.

Network Ten has announced the appointment of accomplished marketing figure Russel Howcroft as Executive General Manager.

The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of David Brown as the new Chief Executive of the Department for Correctional Services.

Researchers from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have helped identify five of the genes that determine face shape.

Professor Nick Martin, Head of QIMR’s Genetic Epidemiology Laboratory, led the Australian component of the international study of 10,000 people of European descent.

The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has published the first piece of significant research investigating what makes for a successful Mayor-CEO relationship in Australian local government.

The Victorian Government has opened applications for this year's Local Government Youth Inclusion Grants, calling on regional and rural councils to apply to share in $270,000.

A new study released by the Federal Government shows education and early childhood learning in Indigenous families is key to maximising their development.

Independent Senator for South Australia, Nick Xenaphon, has announced his intention to move for tighter regulations preventing children from incurring sizable bills by using real money to pay for in-game products in otherwise free apps.

The Queensland Government has announced plans to streamline and improve the efficiency of the state’s planning and development system.

Research conducted by the University of New South Wales has recorded a dramatic reduction in both depression and suicidal thoughts in patients who participated in a study involving internet cognitive behavior therapy.

The Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions have issued a joint statement effectively scrapping any possibility of a monetary union.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has hit out at the alcohol industry, saying self-regulation has failed and that the Government should establish a Federal Inquiry into alcohol marketing in Australia.

The University of Queensland has recognised a group of top researchers and supervisors at the 2012 Research Week.

The South Australian Government has ramped up its Fight for the Murray campaign that aims to ensure that the state is granted sufficient water allocations and environmental concerns are met.

The ACT Government has announced it will fund a high profile chair in cancer research to be based at The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University (ANU).

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) has announced the appointment of Professor Wayne McKenna as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has announced the first round of funding is now open for eligible irrigators under the $83 million Sustaining the Basin: Irrigated Farm Modernisation Project.

The New South Wales Government has confirmed the implementation of new protections being afforded to groundwater aquifers across the state.