Queensland University of Technology (QUT) scientists will use technologically-advanced automated monitoring equipment to track greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of urbanisation as part of a new national research network.
The Federal Government has promised a budget of $2.4 million to aid drought-stricken farmers who are looming on their future.
A US-based environmentalist group has filed charges against Broken Hill Propreity (BHP) Billiton, stating that the company's Mexico operations have polluted its groundwater flowing into the neighboring areas.
Australia's Water Minister Penny Wong has announced a third round of buybacks as he encouraged sellers to release their water entitlements in the southern Murray Darling Basin.
Aboriginal landowners in the Northern Territory are up in arms against a government plan to construct the country's first long-term nuclear waste storage facility on their territory.
Tourism New South Wales has unveiled its "extraordinary Sydney" campaign on Monday aimed at attracting tourists to visit the city and experience its "extraordinary aspects."
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said that the ongoing Henry Review of the country's tax system would definitely ease the burden to taxpayers when filing their income tax returns, but said the review cannot be expected to provide any quick fix.
The Australian parliament on Monday junked moved to allow gambling applications to become readily available for download using smart phones, particularly iPhone. Lawmaker Nick Xenophon said Australians already have too much exposure to gambling and the risk of over exposure is ever present, especially among children.
Financial Services Minister Chris Bowen on Monday said banning commissions for financial advisers will restore trust in the industry and protect live savings.
Pensioners will have to bear on the new rule imposed by the federal government, which is to penalize those who sell its excess electricity from their solar power systems to the electric company.
Several players in the mining industry said the Henry tax review will hamper the nation’s economic recovery and lose foreign investors in the long run.
Financial advisers will have to agree with the radical changes made by the Federal Government following the corporate downturn by corporations such as Opes Prime, Westpoint, and Storm Financial.
A former chief executive of Select Vaccines will have to pay a penalty of $80,000 for its illegal activities inside the company.
The decision of the Federal Government to conduct an audit into the controversial Green Loans scheme will cost taxpayers at least $4 million.
The International Monetary Fund hailed Australia as one of the top 10 developed counties as it made a comeback from the global financial crisis.
The Federal Court on Friday gave CSR Limited a go signal to hold a shareholder vote on its $3 billion proposal to split into two companies.
Health tourism is touted as the "next big thing" in Australia.
The Chief Executive of BHP Billiton didn't hide his frustration concerning the "tea money" graft scandal in Cambodia.
Qantas Airlines is cleared today to fly its planes to London's Heathrow airport after several of the flights were suspended overnight due to fresh ash clouds from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
A day after Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ordered for the push of the country's health care reform program, opinion polls quickly showed public approval towards his administration gained momentum after a two-year low.
Facing legal actions from Australia, Japan on Thursday agreed to reduce the number of its whaling quota for its annual research hunt on condition it is allowed to resume commercial whaling along its coasts.
The Australian government has not lifted its travel advisory on India, but instead issued fresh warnings to Australian travelers to avoid shopping areas and markets in some cities, including the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Government maritime authorities on Tuesday intercepted a small boat carrying alleged asylum seekers off Western Australia, it was reported.
Iron ore miner BHP Billiton disclosed today it will cooperate with US officials in an investigation on corruption with government officials.
The National Bank Australia is doing what it can to secure its place in the acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific with a $13 billion target bid.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted another interest rate increase on May.
The Australian Industry Group today reiterated its support for the sale of QR National and must be operated as a private entity to contribute to the increased competitiveness in the economy.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission yesterday proposed a regulation to protect retail investors from using complex and risky financial systems, costly management fee structures and company disputes.
Hong Kong-based Noble Group on Monday night pulled the plug on its fight for Macarthur Coal.
The National Australia Bank last night was surprised by the competition regulator's decision to chunk its $13.3 billion acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific, draining the bank's chances of dominating the nation's fast growing retirement savings market.
