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No patents on natural genes: US Supreme Court

19 Jun 2013

In the United States, the Supreme Court has ruled that biotechnology companies cannot patent naturally occurring genes.

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UN defers decision on reef 'in danger' listing

19 Jun 2013

The United Nations World Heritage Committee has deferred a decision on whether to put the Great Barrier Reef on its "in danger" list.

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Broader links for migrant small business-owners

19 Jun 2013

New research says many migrants from Middle Eastern countries establish small businesses after arriving in Australia, but they often fall short of their true potential as a result of poor links into the mainstream business community.

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Agreement - of sorts - on Syria

19 Jun 2013

The leaders of the world's most industrialised nations have managed to hammer out a deal of sorts to hold a peace conference on Syria.

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Straight talking for change-makers and powerbrokers

19 Jun 2013

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from around Australia have visited federal parliament to meet and talk with the nation's female politicians.

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