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Autonomous tractors. | Newsreel

Business, Rural, Technology

Autonomous tractors to crack Aussie nut industry

A multi-million-dollar project will look to retrofit Australia’s on-farm tractor fleet into autonomous vehicles, initially driving efficiency in the labour-intensive
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An artist's impression of the planned new stadium in Victoria Park - Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Events, Sport, Technology

Call to mandate ‘digital twins’ for Games infrastructure

A mandate to incorporate “digital twins” in all infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Games would help ensure a sustainable legacy for the region. Speaking
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Port of Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business, Transport

Port of Brisbane sets course for 2060

Landside cargo movements at the Port of Brisbane will be autonomous and emissions-free in less than 35 years, under a new vision for the transport hub. Port of Brisbane
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Artist impression of hotel at Bulcock Street . | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property

First luxury hotel approved under Council plan

A 160-suite, 11-storey, development in Caloundra is the first project approved under a Sunshine Coast Council plan to attract more luxury hotels to the region. Sunshine
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Man with phone in remote area.

Business, Community, Products, Retail, Rural, Safety, Technology

Australia’s first satellite to mobile text service launched

Telstra has won the space race to be the first provider to offer a satellite to mobile text messaging service in Australia. The technology, which effectively uses
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Female doctor in rural setting. | Newsreel

Education, Higher Education, Schools

Rural medical students want to give back to regions

The majority of medical students with a rural background would prefer to work in the regions, prompting a call for increased investment in rural medical. New data from
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University student in lecture. | Newsreel

Education, Higher Education, Schools, Vocational

National skills passport to support lifelong learning

Boundaries between education sectors will be blurred as Australia’s workforce adapts to meet future skills needs through more targeted qualifications. Speaking at a
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Robot repairing itself. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

New muscle to develop self-repairing robots

A new artificial muscle has been developed which creates a path to self-healing robots. An engineering team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, in the United
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Transformer. | Newsreel

Education, Research & Science

New ‘transformer’ robot able to morph in midair

Shapeshifting machines depicted in the Transformers movies are becoming reality in a California University a short drive away from Hollywood. A team of Caltech engineers
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Coffee in bed. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, Research & Science

Caffeine impacts brains of young adults during sleep

Coffee may prevent you falling asleep, but a new study has found then even when you do sleep caffeine can play havoc with your brain. Researchers from the Université de
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Coolum Beach. | Newsreel

Government, State

Celebrating what’s great in the Sunshine State

The best of Queensland has been revealed as the State celebrates its 166th birthday today (June 6). Premier David Crisafulli said more than 61,000 people voted in a
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Group of people from different ethnic backgrounds. | Newsreel

Federal, Government, People

Government sets up new multicultural affairs office

A new Office for Multicultural Affairs will be established within the Federal Government. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the Office would bring together
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Exhibition Station, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, State, Transport, Travel

Exhibition Station opens for major events at Showgrounds

The new Exhibition Station, in Brisbane’s inner north, opens temporarily this week and will be a welcome addition to public transport options for this year’s
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Crypto ATM.

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Safety, Technology

Crypto ATMs a growing gateway for scammers

Cryptocurrency Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are the latest battleground in the fight against scammers, with more than $3 million lost last year. Australian Federal
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Qantas link plane in Longreach, Queensland, Australia.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Government, State, Tourism, Transport, Travel

Push to increase air services in Brisbane 2032 lead-up

A new fund has been established to increases air services in Queensland in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Premier David Crisafulli said
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Clothing and accessory retail sales lifted in May - Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Queensland comeback masks soft national spending

Queenslanders drove a slight increase in national household spending in April, according the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest data showed household
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Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances

GDP growth soft in March quarter at 0.2 percent

Stalled Government spending and a drop in public investment contributed to an almost stagnant Australian economy in the first quarter of the year. Australian Bureau of
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Container ship at sea. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Growth forecasts trimmed as US and China go backwards

The OECD has lowered its global growth forecasts in light of the current state of geo-politics. The economic organistaion’s latest Economic Outlook projects global
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Piggy bank with Australian dollars. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances

End of the road for Super Guarantee increases

A 14-year journey ends of July 1, when the final increase in superannuation for Australians kicks in. Super Members Council CEO Misha Schubert said on that day the Super
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Gold bullion. | Newsreel

Economy, Finances

Deficit nears $15b despite surging US demand for gold

Australia’s current account deficit is nudging $15 billion, as the nation’s current account balance rose in the March quarter. The latest Australian Bureau of
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Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Arts, Dance, Federal, Film & Television, Government, Literature, Local, Music, State, Theatre

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
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Missy Higgins QPAC concert

Arts, Music

Missy Higgins in one night only charity concert

One of Australia’s biggest selling singer-songwriters, Missy Higgins will perform at QPAC for one night only on Saturday, August 30 to raise funds for HEAL (Home of
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Mental As Anything Music Poster HOTA

Arts, Music

Posters tell a visual tale of music

Aussie music posters from the 1960s to 1980s were as artistic as the bands they promoted, and now is your chance to catch these colourful moments in time at the Gold
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195 Screenshot. | Newsreel

Arts, Community, Music, Support & Services

Music single features a voice from every country on Earth

The first song to feature a voice from every country on Earth has been released and verified by Guinness World Records. The piece The “195”, created by The
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Daniel McKewen's artwork Kairos. | Newsreel

Arts, Community, Events

Changing times prompt conversation through art

Two South-East Queensland artists will feature in an international exhibition which reflects on the challenges facing the world today. Experimenta Emergence opens at the
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Charity workers

Community, Support & Services

More than 5.3 million Aussies support charity sector

Increase demand for services has led a jump in revenue and staff numbers in the charity sector. The latest Australian Charities Report, released by the Australian
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AIS ETC meeting. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Federal, Government, Sport

Sporting rivals help shape ‘green and gold decade’

Sporting leaders from a dozen countries have been brought together to enhance Australia’s performance at the Brisbane 2032 Games. The Australian Institute of Sport
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Doctor with patient. | Newsreel

Community, Health

One in five Aussies ignore referrals to medical specialists

Up to one in five Australians are not seeing specialists when referred by their doctor due to cost concerns. New Medicare data shows the number of medical specialist
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Baby with RSV. | Newsreel

Community, Health

Baby hospitalisations for RSV drop by 50 percent

The number of Australian babies admitted to hospital with RSV has nearly halved compared to the same time last year. Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) founder
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Bodyboarder Bodi Hugin from Murwillumbah. | Newsreel

Community, Events, Sport

Future bodyboarding champs roll into the Gold Coast

Australia will welcome some of the world’s best junior bodyboarders to the Gold Coast for the first time next month. Tugun Beach is set to host an International
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Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, Community, Government, Local, People, Safety, Tourism

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
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Metro Arts CEO Kieran Swann. | Newsreel

Appointments, Arts, Dance, Music, People, Theatre

Kieran swanning back to take Metro Arts CEO role

Metro Arts has a new Chief Executive Officer, with former Program Manager Kieran Swann returning to take the reins. Board Chairperson Tara Hastings said Mr Swann would
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Woman checking data after exercise. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, People, Research & Science

Healthy approach to data sharing overlooks privacy issues

Most people would dismiss privacy concerns and hand over personal health data if it led to improved health outcomes. A global study which involved researchers from the
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Young people in park. | Newsreel

Government, Local, People

Youth voices needed to shape Sunshine Coast plan

Sunshine Coast’s young people will have input into a new regional Youth Plan through an intensive six-week engagement process. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community
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Mother tickling child. | Newsreel

Community, Education, Health, People, Research & Science

Being tickled pink is no laughing matter

A tickle lab in the Netherlands is trying to unlock a mystery which has baffled the most brilliant minds for thousands of years. Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni is
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Esports players celebrate. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Community, Perspectives, Sport

Could Brisbane 2032 be esports’ Olympic debut?

By Craig McNulty and Dylan Poulus Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments,
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Couple with piggy bank

Economy, Finances, Perspectives

Implications of superannuation tax plans for SMSF members

Despite Federal Government plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million not yet legislated, there are actions individuals can take before July
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Businessman looking at reports.

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Perspectives

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial
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Rolls of steel on back of truck

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, Perspectives

US steel tariffs will hurt Australia more indirectly

By Scott French Just one day after the US Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariffs of between 10 percent and 50
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Value of a home loan rises in Queensland - Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances, Perspectives, Property

Numbers behind interest rates cuts and house price rises

By James Graham With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down. Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to
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