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The Federal Court has disqualified and fined 5 former directors of Australian Property Custodian Holdings Ltd (APCHL) for breaching their directors’ duties and making an illegal related party payment of more than $30 million.
UN's call highlights dark practice
A community services and welfare group has called on the Federal Government to stop torturing refugees and asylum seekers.
Genetic journey shows we may be extra-terrestrial
Research has shown that DNA can survive a flight through space and back into Earth's atmosphere, while keeping its genetic information intact.
New tech lets locals clasp bra of the future
Australian engineers are changing the world - one uncomfortable breast at a time.
Sewerage scoured in fresh quest for fuel
An extraordinarily deep investigation of sewerage could have implications for protecting the environment, energy recovery and human health.
Asbestos case could open future floodgate
A mesothelioma victim is bringing a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth.
Equal time could see FIFO suicide decline
Suggestions for ways to reduce the tragic rate of suicide among fly-in-fly-out workers have been included in a report following a West Australian Parliamentary.
Silk suit for anti-bacterial ghost
Researchers have demonstrated a device which can be implanted in the body, destroy bacteria, and then dissolve safely.
Brains fight for fund, even without co-payment
A lobby representing Australia’s medical research sector says it wants to see the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) kept alive.
Ebola deaths hit 7000 as researchers ramp up
The World Health Organisation’s latest figures show more than 16,000 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa, and almost 7000 have died.
Pain switch could flick old treatments
Medical researchers say they have discovered an ‘off switch’ for pain.
Young whooping cough jump triggers vaccine concern
Experts say whooping cough rates are increasing in very young children, causing concern that current vaccine protection may be wearing off.
Dark rate of self-harm jumps at 14
Experts say Australia needs to make a concerted effort to stop intentional self harm among children.
Dreams run backwards on neural highway
Neuroscientists say they have spotted the difference between imagination and reality in the human brain.
Magnetic fix wrangles nano-bits for bone growth
Researchers in the UK are working on a way to regenerate bones using nanoparticles controlled by magnets.
Sour milk settlement could see $25m for victims
The Supreme Court could be close to ruling on Australia’s biggest ever food safety payout.
Embarrassing Ebola talk as UN asks for open doors
Australia's Foreign Minister has read out a statement criticising nations that block entry for travellers from Ebola-affected countries, like Australia.
Households help Medibank see big first day
Mum and dad investors have leapt onboard for the public float of Medibank Private, lining the Government up for a $5.7 billion sale.
New view given by big nano-building
A new site will build windows into the human body for local researchers.
Plague outbreak reaches African capital
The plague has killed at least 40 people in Madagascar in recent months.
Shifting shifts may not help tired Ambos
Changes aimed at giving paramedics a much-needed rest could end up doing the opposite, Tasmanian authorities say.