No clarity around computer inventions
A highly anticipated judgment by a divided High Court has meant the question of whether computer inventions can be patented remains unclear.
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Wages, migration on jobs summit agenda
Boosting real wages to ensure worker pay keeps up with inflation will feature in the upcoming jobs and skills summit next month.
Doctors ‘need a carrot’ to stay rural
Rural medical clinics say doctors are leaving to work in urban areas or asking for more money to stay in the bush since the Labor government increased the number of workforce priority areas.
Wages grow 2.6 per cent in June quarter: ABS
Workers saw a 2.6 per cent boost to their pay packets in the year to June but the increase is unlikely to do much to alleviate the soaring cost of living.
Morrison defends secret ministry roles
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is resisting calls to quit parliament following revelations he secretly appointed himself to five ministerial portfolios.
DNA from seawater promises revolution
Australian scientists are using DNA technology typically used in human medicine to discover what's living in the ocean and where - five litres at a time.
New vaccine facility set for Monash uni
A new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be based in Melbourne under an agreement the prime minister says will safeguard against future health crises.
Red panda escape sparks zoo security check
The Adelaide Zoo will try to determine how a red panda escaped from an enclosure and made his way into nearby parklands.
Gamers join Aust-made Cult of the Lamb
The Australian-made video game Cult of the Lamb has topped global gaming charts on the first weekend of its release.
London Symphony Orchestra coming to Aust
One of the world's best orchestras is coming to Australia for just the fourth time in its 120-year history to play concerts in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Study confirms mRNA vax safe in pregnancy
Pregnant women vaccinated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reported fewer side effects than non-pregnant women, according to a Canadian study.
Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary
Australia is yet to allocate the vast majority of 31,500 visas for people fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul a year ago.
Recount to replace retired Tas Liberal MP
A recount will begin on Monday to replace former Tasmanian Liberal government MP Jacqui Petrusma, who retired in July to spend more time with family.
Canberra Airport reopens after shooting
A man has been arrested after firing as many as five shots inside Canberra Airport, forcing passengers to evacuate and planes to be grounded.
Horror-film moth a killer at navigation
The moth that had a horrifying cameo role in The Silence of the Lambs cult classic has shed new light on the mysteries of long-haul insect migrations.
Women’s safety forefront of top legal meet
Australia's attorneys-general will meet in Canberra to discuss nationally consistent laws to prevent and respond to coercive control and sexual assault.
Nazi symbols banned in NSW
Knowingly displaying Nazi flags or memorabilia bearing swastikas has been banned in NSW, and those found in breach could be jailed for up to a year.
Teenage NSW rapist called a ‘monster’
The victim of a teenage rapist found guilty of sexual assault and choking has called him a monster and said he belongs in jail.
‘Gutless’ Love Machine killers face court
Two men who shot dead a patron and security guard from a car outside Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub in 2019 have faced a pre-sentence hearing.
Littleproud given invite to jobs summit
David Littleproud has been invited by the government to its national jobs and skills summit, after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dismissed it as a stunt.
‘This isn’t great’: Barilaro texts tabled
Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.
Farm safety focus as study reveals deaths
A study of unintentional farm deaths across Australia shows older men are more likely to have fatal accidents, with vehicles and machines the biggest risks.
Renewable energy project gets $160m boost
A landmark agreement to fast-track connection of Australia's largest wind farm precinct to the national electricity grid has been inked.
Recruit standards linked to risks in ranks
Lowered entry standards for military recruits have been linked to increased rates of physical and mental health issues among defence personnel.
Most farmers optimistic about the future
An agribusiness report into intergenerational report has found more than three quarters of farmers are optimistic about the future of farming.
Omicron wave sends office return backwards
Office occupancy rates plunged in most major Australian cities in July as COVID-19 cases spiked across the country.
Urgent action for veterans focus of report
A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is due to deliver its much-anticipated interim report after months of confronting evidence.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol
The NSW government is closer to banning the Nazi swastika as laws outlawing their display pass the Legislative Assembly.
ASX gains 0.1pct but banks lose ground
The local share market has closed modestly higher despite weakness in the financial sector and losses by the big three iron ore giants
Accused NRL player ‘unimpressive witness’
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu was an unimpressive and evasive witness who gave contradictory answers, a prosecutor has told the jury in his trial.