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Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.

Stretchy solar skin uncovered

Engineers have unveiled a stretchable solar-power generating skin, complete with tiny embedded batteries.

Advisers call for Linc liquidation

PPB Advisory - the administrators of the failed Linc Energy – says the company should be placed into liquidation.

Coal-linked black lung rising

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.

Experts reflect on anti-depressants

Australian researchers are questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, after a clinical study suggested many might be taking them unnecessarily.

Roads getting ready for robo-cars

All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.

Bad banding hurts horses

Shockwaves are surging through the equestrian world after research found nosebands and double bridles cause unnecessary pain and suffering to horses.

Nuclear report fallout spreads

The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.

Firm freed over pile driver death

Hutchinson Builders has been cleared of charges over the death of a workers at Hobart's McRobie Gully Tip.

Orica's profits bring little bang

Explosives firm Orica has seen a 33 per cent slump in half-year profits.

Harvard helps in seeking Zika

Researchers have designed a portable and cheap kit that changes colour when it detects the Zika virus.

Nuclear naysayers raise concerns

Residents have expressed the anger of many rural communities over plans for a nuclear waste dump.

Experts react to gas leak claim

Anti-CSG arguments were stoked by recent footage of a river on fire, but experts say the video is not all as it seems.

Funds flow to security over safety

This week’s federal budget has been slammed for failing women, children and victims of domestic violence.

Hope held for nuclear-free NT

Moves have been made toward ending the uranium industry in Kakadu.

Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig

Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AirAsia fault claims surface

Australian passengers were flying on a faulty Indonesian jet for up to a year before it crash, reports this week claim.

Coroner calls for hot work standards

Queensland’s coroner has urged industries to stop outdoor work in extreme heat to prevent worker deaths.

New lights to save distracted lives

A German town is installing traffic lights on the ground to protect mobile phone users.

Roe 8's legal road lengthens

A Perth court has heard the West Australian Government’s appeal against a Supreme Court decision overturning the environmental approval for its Roe 8 project.