Curtin, 01, Australia

Troops on the ground in northern WA as calls grow for permanent military presence

Around 400 Australian Defence Force personnel have taken part in Operation Austral Shield, simulating an attack on the region by a theoretical enemy.

2024-07-24 05:19

Resilience tested in the top end

Aviators from units across Combat Support Group were put through their paces in northern Australia as part of Exercise Stoic Gauntlet 24 from June 27 to July 11.

2024-07-23 00:31

Ore-some: New date for Earth's largest iron deposits offers clues for future exploration

Research reveals that Earth's largest iron ore deposits -- in the Hamersley Province of Western Australia -- are about one billion years younger than previously believed, a discovery which could greatly boost the search for more of the resource.

2024-07-22 21:58

Australia’s largest iron ore deposits are 1 billion years younger than we thought

How did Australia end up with so much iron ore? What we discovered in Western Australia redefines how we think about iron deposits – and provides clues on how we might find more.

2024-07-22 20:15

New date for Earth's largest iron deposits offers clues for future exploration

Research led by Curtin University reveals that Earth's largest iron ore deposits—in the Hamersley Province of Western Australia—are about one billion years younger than previously believed, a discovery which could greatly boost the search for more of the reso…

2024-07-22 19:00

How the west was formed — new study reveals age of Australia's ancient iron ore deposits

The world's largest iron ore deposits in the Pilbara reached mining-level quality up to 1.4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

2024-07-22 19:00

Cancer risk: Many welders exposed to high levels of dangerous fumes

New research has revealed at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work -- and little is being done to protect them. Research reveals about 90 per cent of workforce exposed to 'welding fum…

2024-07-21 21:03

When Mark inhaled too many fumes as a welding apprentice, he was told to drink 'a cup of milk'

A study by Curtin University has found 90 per cent of welders are being exposed to carcinogenic welding fumes, some at high levels. A public health expert and union official say the issue needs to be taken as seriously as silica and asbestos exposure.

2024-07-21 19:09

Austral Shield turns up the heat

On a comfortable 26-degree winter's day in Far North Queensland, Army personnel, vehicles and equipment from Brisbane's 11th Brigade arrived by air and land to begin Exercise Austral Shield 2024.

2024-07-19 04:20

Social media bans distract from real issue

With the age verification trial now linked to the push for social media bans for under-16s, there is a danger of young people feeling like they're being punished and patronized rather than educated or equipped for a future in our digital world.

2024-07-19 02:50