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Person wearing robotic shorts. | Newsreel

Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly

Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled
Read more 19 November 2024
Russell Mineral Equipment, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$40m boost to Toowoomba mining tech manufacturer

A Toowoomba company is the first to benefit from a Federal Government program to boost sovereign manufacturing capabilities. Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has secured
Read more 19 November 2024
Students in vocational setting | Newsreel

Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth

Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification. The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report
Read more 19 November 2024
Woman looking sceptical. | Newsreel

Australians less trusting of Artificial Intelligence

Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more mainstream, Australians are becoming less trusting of the technology. The latest How Australians feel about the rise
Read more 19 November 2024
Biometrics graphic. | Newsreel

Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes

Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience. A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
Read more 19 November 2024
View travelling behind tanker truck. | Newsreel

Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness

Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road. The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
Read more 18 November 2024
Australian cash. | Newsreel

Government prepares cash mandate for business

The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world. Federal Treasurer
Read more 18 November 2024
Couple looking at avocados in supermarket. | Newsreel

$300m of Aussie avocados poised for China

Australian avocados are set to land in Chinese kitchens, following a recent industry-level deal. Avocados Australia‘s CEO John Tyas said a $300m purchase agreement
Read more 18 November 2024
Family worried about bills. | Newsreel

NAB in court over hardship support applications

National Australia Bank (NAB) is being sued over the handling of hardship applications from hundreds of vulnerable clients. The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more 18 November 2024
Artificial Intelligence graphic. | Newsreel

Aussie IT professionals back AI to defeat AI

Many Australian IT professionals believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an asset, as opposed to a threat, in the cybersecurity space. A survey by business software
Read more 18 November 2024