World Cup ball excites scientists more than players
Australian researchers have put a new soccer ball, to be used at this year's World Cup, through its paces.
No greater cancer risk for ABC staff: study
A new study has found female staff at the ABC are not at greater risk of developing breast cancer than other women.
'Scientific evidence' underlies marine park changes
The New South Wales Government says proposed changes for the Solitary Islands Marine Park are based on extensive scientific research.
12 children die during bad luck ceremony
Twelve Indonesian children have died after a suspension bridge collapsed as they were taking part in a traditional ceremony to dispel bad luck, a local official said.
PNG landowners claim laws infringe human rights
A group of Papua New Guinean landowners has launched a legal challenge against environmental legislation claiming it infringes on their human rights.
Holden boss flags second shift return
Holden managing director Mike Devereux says production of a four-cylinder model is expected to start early next year at its Adelaide plant.
Two men die as car torn in half in crash
Residents near the site of a car crash which killed two young men in Perth's southern suburbs have described the scene as horrific.
Colleagues shocked by security guard's shooting
The colleagues of a security guard who died after being shot during an ambush in Sydney's CBD say his death has shocked them.
Holden boss flags second shift return
Holden managing director Mike Devereux says production of a four-cylinder model is expected to start early next year at its Adelaide plant.
