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Aborigine with plant at smoking ceremony. | Newsreel

Future patents to include First Nations input

Future medical and agriculture patents will need to acknowledge any use of knowledge from First Nations peoples, under a new international treaty. The Treaty on
Read more 27 May 2024
Man putting meal in microwave oven. | Newsreel

Microwave ovens ‘less potent than candles’

You should be more worried about getting too close to a candle, if you are concerned about the radiation emitted from your microwave oven, according to
Read more 27 May 2024
China has successfully tested flying taxis - Newsreel

China puts flying cars on economic agenda

China is aiming to be the first country in the world to allow flying taxis. This follows the Chinese Government’s declaration that a “low-altitude economy” is now
Read more 27 May 2024
Electrical apprentice. | Newsreel

$1000 tool boost for first-year apprentices

First-year apprentices can access $1000 to tool up for their careers. A Queensland Government “Free Tools for First Years” program will provide $1000 cashback for
Read more 27 May 2024
Women dominating Queensland finance sector - Newsreel

Finance sector riding wave of post-COVID growth

The finance sector in Queensland is working at carving out a unique identity as it enjoys significant post-COVID growth and burgeoning career opportunities. Queensland
Read more 27 May 2024
Brisbane City Council bus. | Newsreel

50 cent fares for public transport patrons

Queenslanders will be able to travel on public transport for 50 cents per trip for six months from August. Premier Steven Miles said reducing the cost barrier to public
Read more 25 May 2024
Gas pipeline being laid. | Newsreel

Surat Basin carbon storage project rejected

A carbon capture project planned for the Surat Basin has been rejected by the Queensland Government after a three-year assessment process. The Department of Environment,
Read more 24 May 2024
Queensland Ballet executive director Dilshani Weerasinghe

More funding needed to thrive in the business of ballet

Queensland Ballet is looking to apply its renowned creativity to the business side of arts as it seeks more corporate and philanthropic support to maintain its
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Packaged meat. | Newsreel

Freshness patches target ‘best before’ waste

Colour-changing freshness indicators could replace “best before” stamps on meat products to avoid waste, based on a new body of research. Researchers at
Read more 22 May 2024
Person putting petrol in car. | Newsreel

Fuel consumption claims falter in real world

Fuel consumption levels of some cars are more than 30 percent higher than manufacturers’ claims when tested in real-world conditions. The latest testing by the
Read more 22 May 2024