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Strange dinosaur remains discovered in Spain
Palaeontologists in Spain have discovered the remains of a strange dinosaur with a hump that they believe is the forerunner of flesh-eating leviathans which once ruled the planet.
Published: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:20:00 +1000

Dancing queens dig lords of the dance
Scientists reveal the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck, torso and right knee.
Published: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:53:00 +1000

Farming family gets gong for green innovation
A family of third generation cane growers in north Queensland has received a national sustainability award for their innovation in the industry.
Published: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:48:00 +1000

The deal that secured blokes from the bush
Details of $9.9 billion regional package agreed to by Julia Gillard, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor. A round of $1.8 billion in Health and Hospitals Fund to be opened up to regional hospitals onlyA round of $500 million in Education Investment Fund to be reserved for regions$41 million for regional GPs and Aboriginal medical services$66 million to go to regional businesses and workers$173 million for regional schools$1.4 billion for various infrastructure programs$6 billion regional infrastructure program as announced during election campaign$200 million for more affordable homes as announced during election campaignA pledge to keep broadband prices the same regardless of locationRegional areas to be prioritised in construction of National Broadband Network
Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:00 +1000

Frying pan chemicals linked to raised cholesterol
US scientists say exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans may raise cholesterol levels in children.
Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:27:00 +1000

Calls to protect devils, kangaroos
Animal rights activists want an end to permits to cull Tasmanian forester kangaroos.
Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:47:00 +1000

Asthma researchers focus on genetics
Researchers are calling on Queensland residents to take part in a study to help identify why people develop asthma.
Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:08:00 +1000

Endangered frogs can repopulate quickly: ecologist
The Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board is trying to encourage more breeding of an endangered frog at wetlands across the region.
Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:37:00 +1000

DNA testing bad news for wildlife traffickers
Despite strict federal and state laws, the illegal wildlife trade is lucrative enough to persist in Australia.
Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:51:00 +1000

Bundaberg gears up for turtle rookery season
Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism says it is aiming to attract more than 4,000 extra visitors to the Mon Repos turtle rookery this season.
Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:29:00 +1000

Cairns forum to present PNG AIDS research
Research into issues affecting Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Pacific Island Nations will be presented at a forum in Cairns in far north Queensland today.
Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:15:00 +1000

Scientists to map carbon effect on Barrier Reef
Scientists are hoping a new study will help predict how rising levels of carbon dioxide will affect the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland.
Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +1000

Toxic algae could kill humans, livestock: study
Research into a new toxic blue green algae found in central Queensland waterways shows it could harm humans and kill livestock.
Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:25:00 +1000

Crews free humpback caught in shark net
Marine rescue crews have freed a whale that was entangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast.
Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:19:00 +1000

Uncontrolled fires destroy 'paradise of diversity'
Scientists say many native animal species in Northern Australia are "plunging towards extinction".
Published: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:04:00 +1000

Screen technology 'rewiring' human brains
A neuroscientist says people's brains are being 'rewired' because of their exposure to screen technology.
Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:31:00 +1000

God didn't create the universe: Hawking
Stephen Hawking says God no longer has any place in theories on the creation of the Universe due to a series of developments in physics.
Published: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:51:00 +1000

Explosive end for sick whale
Animal experts have used explosives to euthanase an ill humpback whale that washed up onto a sandbar off WA's south-west coast.
Published: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:41:00 +1000

Lantern find sheds light on Roman in the gloamin'
An intact Roman lantern made of bronze, believed by experts to be the only one of its kind in Britain, has been unearthed in a field by a metal-detecting enthusiast.
Published: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:50:00 +1000

Hope Asia research trip will save river turtles
A southern Queensland turtle researcher will travel to south Asia next month to study conservation projects for endangered turtles.
Published: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:07:00 +1000

Australia urged to invest in crop gene banks
The Federal Government is being urged to invest in genetic banks for the nation's crops.
Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:27:00 +1000

Geneticist hopes to improve cattle breeding programs
A Queensland Government scientist says he is conducting new research that could mean big changes to cattle breeding in Queensland.
Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:33:00 +1000

Broken Hill cinema gets 3D revamp
The Silver City Cinema in Broken Hill is set to become one of a few regional cinemas in Australia to be able to show 3D digital movies.
Published: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:28:00 +1000

Scientists create whale ID parade
A team of Australian scientists has developed a computer program that can help identify individual humpback whales through their markings.
Published: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +1000

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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:20:00 +1000
Strange dinosaur remains discovered in Spain
Palaeontologists in Spain have discovered the remains of a strange dinosaur with a hump that they believe is the forerunner of flesh-eating leviathans which once ruled the planet.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:53:00 +1000
Dancing queens dig lords of the dance
Scientists reveal the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck, torso and right knee.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:48:00 +1000
Farming family gets gong for green innovation
A family of third generation cane growers in north Queensland has received a national sustainability award for their innovation in the industry.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:00 +1000
The deal that secured blokes from the bush
Details of $9.9 billion regional package agreed to by Julia Gillard, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor. A round of $1.8 billion in Health and Hospitals Fund to be opened up to regional hospitals onlyA round of $500 million in Education Investment Fund to be reserved for regions$41 million for regional GPs and Aboriginal medical services$66 million to go to regional businesses and workers$173 million for regional schools$1.4 billion for various infrastructure programs$6 billion regional infrastructure program as announced during election campaign$200 million for more affordable homes as announced during election campaignA pledge to keep broadband prices the same regardless of locationRegional areas to be prioritised in construction of National Broadband Network


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