Category: People

Jane Steward: Achieving the Perfect Work/Life Balance
We talk to Jane Steward, a lab technician at Murrin Murrin Operations and a volunteer at Kanyana Wildlife and other wildlife organisations around WA.
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From the Drills to the Grills
Metal alloys play a huge part in modern day dentistry, from tools to fillings. And if you ever wondered how much the fillings in your mouth are worth, you’ve come to the right place. Legend has it that George Washington’s presidential dentures were made of wooden teeth, which would have made chewing a chore. (As […]
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How to think like an Engineer
Do you think like an engineer? See if you can solve this challenge – a lot of people will fail this quiz – including the writer of this article.
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A guide to the great Australian gold rush
The great Australian gold rush has helped shape the country into what it is today, touching the lives not just of Australians, but of people worldwide who have become part of its history.
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From then to now
From then to now. Mining in Western Australia has come a long way in the last 150 years.
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The Rise of the Gold Towns
The great Australian gold rush is one of the country’s best told stories and founded many Western Australian towns such as Kalgoorlie. But it’s not just part of our past. Today, the gold industry continues to shape the future development of Australia.
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Space Travel’s New Golden Era
There’s no expense spared when NASA gets you kitted up as an astronaut since gold is used in the visor of the helmet. But it’s not a fashion statement, gold is actually becoming the go-to metal for advanced technology on Earth and in space.
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The Truth Behind ‘Going for Gold’
Winning the gold is more than just a fancy bit of decoration, it’s the physical properties of the metal that have ranked gold as the most prestigious award.
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Gold vs. Malaria
Have you ever heard of a gold superhero? Gold plays a significant role in saving lives.
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