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An Australian university has pioneered a world-first non-invasive nerve repair technology.
Viagogo found in breach
Ticket reselling site Viagogo has been found to have broken several consumer laws.
Greens want stronger ABC
The Greens have pledged to restore every dollar that has been cut from the ABC since 2013.
News chief warns of tech regulation
The CEO of News Corp says tech giants Google and Facebook face a “reckoning” in the form of more regulation.
Microsoft helps Reef research
Microsoft has backed local efforts to monitor the Great Barrier Reef using drones and AI.
Science group effects tallied
The Australian Academy of Science has measured the benefits of membership of major global science organisations.
iSelect faces deceptive claim
iSelect is being taken to court for alleged misleading or deceptive conduct over its energy plan comparison service.
Shuttle crashes seconds from Moon
A spacecraft carrying a repository of human knowledge has crashed into the Moon.
Big boost for satellite CRC
A new satellite research centre is set to receive $55 million from the federal government.
Finger tech to spot Parkinson's
Research engineers have developed a small, palm-worn device to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease.
LNP plugs NBN stats
After over a decade and $51 billion, the federal government says the NBN will be completed by next year.
Virtual plant trial funded
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will soon run a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial.
WA to host big battery hub
Western Australia will soon host a national hub for future battery research.
New tech gives quantum outlook
Australian researchers are working on a quantum device to generate all possible futures simultaneously.
Drone delivery approved
Safety regulators have allowed Google to launch a world-first drone delivery system in Canberra.
Event horizon could be revealed
An announcement this week could mark the first time anyone has actually seen a black hole.
AEC preps for intrusion
The AEC says it is preparing to counter cyber attacks during the federal election due in May.
Apple store rejected
Apple’s plans to build a flagship store in Melbourne’s Federation Square appear doomed to fail.