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Comment sought on Darwin's growth plans

But many people preferred living on larger blocks, he said, and planning would allow for a variety of lots for a range of development. It was important to plan Darwin's growth properly against the backdrop of wider intentions for northern Australia, Mr ... >> view original

Factory trawler Geelong Star operators Seafish Tasmania in workshop on how to ...

The operators of the controversial fishing trawler Geelong Star are having their practices scrutinised in an effort to prevent more dolphin deaths in Australian waters. Seafish Tasmania, which operates the Geelong Star, will today take part in a two-day Marine ... >> view original

Antarctic biodiversity faces increased threats despite isolation, study finds

McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. Even the most desolate areas of the continent, are home to unique organisms such as endolithic bacteria. Photograph: SL Chown. Monica Tan · @m_onicatan. Wednesday 24 June 2015 19.56 EDT Last modified on ... >> view original

Watch Out: Tom Ford puts Apple on a chain

Ford is also the man behind James Bond, or at least his suits - he created the suits for Daniel Craig in Skyfall and will do the same for the upcoming Spectre. File photo. Image by: Randy Brooke / WireImage ... >> view original

Microsoft Office 365 comes to Android

Android users finally have access to Microsoft's Office suite, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint now available on smartphones and tablets running Google's operating system. Microsoft said Android users could now edit Word documents and run PowerPoint ... >> view original

Instagram becomes more current with trending tags and location-based searches

Instagram hopes two new features will make its service a little easier to use: trending tags and the option to search for photos by location. The updated app, which rolled out to users' phones on Tuesday, will let people get a quick look at the hashtags that are ... >> view original

Uber cops $1.7m fine in Queensland

Controversial ride sharing service Uber may have been slapped with $1.7 million in fines by the Queensland state government over the past 12 months but that doesn't mean the US disrupter is paying. According to Uber, payment is still pending on a large ... >> view original

Cyclists should be allowed to ride on footpaths – Victorian report

Some respondents to a review undertaken by VicRoads opposed allowing all cyclists to ride on footpaths, arguing extra riders could create a danger for pedestrians. Photograph: Miranda Forster/AAP. Melissa Davey · @MelissaLDavey. Thursday 25 June ... >> view original

HARDOCP - AMD Radeon R9 Fury X Video Card Review

However, all these new models are based on existing technology and GPUs. AMD's (current) top of the line GPU is on sale today in Australia, and it's (very slightly) cheaper than its competition. We take this video card through its paces, make comparisons and ... >> view original