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A million qubits is a big deal, no quibbling

By Stephan Rachel Researchers at Microsoft have announced the creation of the first “topological qubits” in a device that stores information in an exotic state of
Read more 20 February 2025
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Gold Coast businesses star in e-commerce stakes

Three Gold Coast business people have been recognised as being among Australia’s best e-commerce operators. Kim Zorn, Jennifer Gilbert and Tara McKeon were named in
Read more 20 February 2025
Whyalla steelworks, South Australia. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bank for green iron projects

One billion dollars has been earmarked to support green iron manufacturing in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new Green Iron Investment Fund would
Read more 20 February 2025
Cathode powder production for lithium-ion batteries. | Newsreel

$30 million support for new battery process

A Queensland manufacturing company has been awarded a $30 million grant to improve the quality of lithium-ion batteries. Brisbane-based VSPC will use the funding to
Read more 20 February 2025
Australia Post worker delivering a parcel. | Newsreel

First-time online shoppers drive record parcel deliveries

Almost three in four Australians bought a product during end-of-year sales in 2024, with over a third first-time shoppers. New data from Australia Post showed the surge
Read more 20 February 2025
Woman angry at computer. | Newsreel

Brisbane leads country in telecommunications complaints

South-East Queenslanders are venting about their internet and phone providers, leading a more than 40 percent increase in complaints about no service to the industry
Read more 20 February 2025
Builders looking at warehouse construction. | Newsreel

Industrial lands plan to ease developer burden

An integrated Industrial Lands Action Plan is set to simplify planning for developers in New South Wales. McCullough Roberston Lawyers Partner Kate Swain said the State
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Liz Alexander. | Newsreel

Bursary honours innovator Liz Alexander

Queensland agricultural innovator Liz Alexander will be honoured with a new bursary in her name. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett announced the initiative
Read more 20 February 2025
Selfie with a cow. | Newsreel

MLA moooving with the times to crush social media

A national industry association is looking to add some meat to the social media chops of its members. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is launching a Social Media
Read more 20 February 2025
Black Hawk helicopter. | Newsreel

Accelerated program delivers Black Hawks Down Under

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has access to the first of 40 new Black Hawk helicopters, after an accelerated delivery program from the United States. Deputy Prime
Read more 19 February 2025