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One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
Australia's high-tech spy links stay solid, with no apologies
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has defended Australia’s role in a multinational spy information-sharing network, and will never apologise for “doing what’s necessary”.
Customs corruption comes to light quite late
The brother of Australia's Customs and border protection chief Michael Pezzullo will be sentenced on corruption charges today, over allegations he sold prescription drugs within his brother’s department.
Miner keeps eyes on China while reducing its iron force
BHP Billiton says it will hitch its wagon to China’s rising economic star, as the nation moves from a construction-led economy to a consumption power-house.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.
Historic health check shows missed killers
Decades of neglect have allowed infectious diseases to devastate lives in the developing world, a study reveals.
Trespassing charges at start of state site sweep
The Victorian building watchdog will crack down on union delegates' entries to work sites.
Big name MP drops spots before legal hot water
Federal MP and (possibly former) mining magnate Clive Palmer has resigned several directorships ahead of a court battle with a Chinese conglomerate.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
New man on NBN plan reeks of backroom dealing
A new appointment at the company behind the National Broadband Network signals dodgy relationships between the Federal Government and private sector, some say.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Obeid rejects ruling over several crooked deals
Eddie Obeid is maintaining his innocence even after the ICAC ruled his behaviour as corrupt.
Prior views could distort RET review
The Federal Government is being accused of rigging the outcome in its choice of leaders for the Renewable Energy Target (RET) review.
More excitement than understanding in science survey
Australians love science and technology, but do not really know what it’s all about – according to a new report.
Single hub for project success reports high numbers
As the fickle cycles of politics appear to give with one hand while taking with the other, it is difficult to tell which programs actually work.
Robotic rates rises in push for inhuman efficiency
Experts estimate that millions of jobs will be affected by the rise of robots in the next two decades, and Australian industries might be some of the hardest hit.
Santos plans to dig deeper than ever in NT quest
Santos says it will drill what may be Australia’s deepest exploration wells in its efforts to find shale gas and oil in the Northern Territory.
Asset sale spree starts with QLD looking to sell
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has warned that electricity prices will rise by 13.6 per cent in July, while the State Government moves to sell some of its energy assets.
Freedom scuttled in anti-piracy broadside
One founder of the internet’s most resilient torrent site has been arrested in Sweden, and will now serve a jail term after years on the run.