Synthetic bee silk set to take sting out of wounds
Synthetic dressings based on honeybee silk could be programmed to detect and combat infections in wounds and improve the healing process, researchers hope.
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Passionate footy fans recovering in hospital following a tragic crash involving a P-plater are set to cheer on their side in the NRL grand final
While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind - and they're calling for compromise.
Reforming the tax system is on new Greens leader David Shoebridge's agenda as he looks to convert Australian voter angst into support for the progressive party.
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Ten injured as car crashes into grand final footy fans
Multiple people including several children lining a major road to farewell the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights have been struck by a car and injured.
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Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper
A state minister and a marketing guru have talked up an accidental leak of the official Olympic emblem, suggesting all publicity is good publicity.
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Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy
Farmers are already thinning their herds and varying planting rotations as they brace for lower rainfall driven by a harsh El Nino period.
While daylight saving time will be welcomed by most eastern states, one state remains an outlier - and an annual political headache.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is leading tributes to Liberal stalwart Bruce Baird, who spent decades serving in both state and federal politics.
Revelations staff at a major Melbourne hospital might have been exposed to toxic chemicals have left health workers desperately waiting for answers, a union claims.
Another government website has been breached by a rogue AI agent as experts warn that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking.
A 36-year-old Kambah man has been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after police allegedly seized suspected methamphetamine, machetes and tasers from his home.
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
A technology security expert has warned that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking, but the government is steadfast in its approach.
Families are still largely in the dark about what will happen when their kids are moved off the NDIS onto state supports as a transition period gets underway.
Lawyers who lodge visa applications that they know have little chance of success will face more scrutiny under a federal migration crackdown.
The ACT government is calling on Canberra's federal representatives to support the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement, arguing the deal could open new markets and investment opportunities for local businesses.
A 44-year-old former retail manager has been charged with eight more offences over alleged indecent acts involving junior employees at Belconnen stores.
The Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens have attacked plans for about 65 voluntary redundancies across the Health and Community Services Directorate, raising concerns about the impact on services.
