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Teaching levels for literacy and numeracy are one thing, but students must be inspired to learn early if they lessons are to stay after school, some experts say.

Victorian teachers shown 3D path to inspiration

The 3D printing revolution has landed for internet communities, artists, designers, and large-scale industry – and the modern futuristic techniques are now working their way into the classroom.

Abbott and O'Farrell agree to hurry tape cuts

A joint statement from the Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier says the state’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ arrangement for environmental approvals is a step closer, with the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Brief window opens for WA abalone hunters

The short and tightly-controlled Western Australian abalone fishing season has started this week, with anglers given just one hour a week to bag the green-lipped delicacy.

Experts to weigh-in on Gloucester gas plan

Review work will see a scientific survey of water supplies in the Gloucester region of New South Wales, with efforts to find out what impacts nearby mining operations may have.

Golden house to feed algae their favourite waves

A new technique has been developed by a team of Australian scientists that will speed production of microalgae – used in everything from biofuels to medical compounds and even soap.

Howard says nuclear needed, renewable; not so much

A former Prime Minister of Australia has voiced support for nuclear power, shale oil, and gas from coal seams as the solutions to a problem he is not convinced is all that serious.

Open invite to builders strips planning rights

The South Australian Local Government Association (LGA) says plans to re-enliven property development in Adelaide will deprive city councils of important planning powers.

Safety tips given to robot helpers

In a new development that some may find disconcerting, researchers in the US have made a knife-wielding robot smarter and capable of making its own decisions.

Timor oil spill aftermath continues, lawyers call for more investigation

Lawyers say an independent investigation needs to be undertaken into the 2009 Montara oil spill, which saw millions of litres of light crude strewn across the Timor Sea.

Caring convoy raises thousands for kids

Big rigs stretched dozens of city blocks during this year’s Brisbane Convoy for Kids on October 26, which raised tens of thousands of dollars for childrens’ charities.

Courts quack-down on inaccurate claims

A Federal Court order has sought to maintain public confidence in food safety and warning labels, after finding a duck farm had been making misleading claims about the lifestyle of its birds.

Forces joined for substantial Sydney project

Three big players have come together for a joint venture which should see them deliver a seven-year road asset management project for Syney's South Zone.

Grant gives wings to electric aircraft plan

A Victorian Government grant has allowed engineering students at Swinburne to look skyward for a sustainable method of air travel.

Qantas engineers asked to step back to save money

An extreme offer has been made to over 300 Qantas engineering staff in a bid to save jobs.

Safety strike to show managers the cost of non-compliance

Worked stopped at a construction site in the ACT last Friday as workers took action over safety concerns.

Uni recognised for export expertise

Charles Darwin University has been named on the shortlist for a national award, following success in the education category at the Chief Minister’s Northern Territory Export and Industry Awards in Darwin.

Union joins fight to keep safe standards as supermarkets squeeze

The Transport Workers Union has petitioned Small Business Minister Bruce Billson do step in and do something about the major Australian supermarkets’ increasing stranglehold on smaller operators.