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Two trillion dollar price tag to phase out coal burning - Newsreel

Massive price tag on phasing out coal burning

Phasing out coal to meet international climate targets would cost at least $US 2 trillion, a new assessment has concluded. Researchers at Chalmers University of
Read more 15 May 2024
Workers looking over housing plans

Housing commitments a ‘down payment’ on pressing need

More needs to be done to accelerate the response to the housing crisis, despite industry groups acknowledging some promising initiatives in last night’s Federal
Read more 15 May 2024
Workers installing solar panels. | Newsreel

Roadmap to a renewable future welcome

The energy and environment sectors today welcomed the Federal Government’s budget, as it charts a course to power past fossil fuels and heads towards
Read more 15 May 2024
Sometimes people prefer chatbots - Newsreel

Sometimes you just want the chatbot

In the 1998 movie Small Soldiers one of the characters is trying to report some toys coming to life and running amok. He is talking to a human, and not having much luck
Read more 15 May 2024
Leonardo Groom National Sales and Customer Experience Manager Sobah | Newsreel

Southeast Asia has a thirst for Sobah

A Gold Coast craft brewery was among the star attractions at Food & Hotel Asia 2024. Sobah, which operates out of Burleigh Heads, was one of 160 companies showcased
Read more 15 May 2024
Qantas A330 aircraft takes off | Newsreel

Brisbane to Manila in, Shanghai out, in Qantas shuffle

Qantas will launch a new direct flight between Brisbane and Manila in October this year. The new route is a among a number of changes the national carrier announced
Read more 15 May 2024
Aerial view of Utingu on Cape York peninsula in Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Property with stellar views and rocket access

Are you in the market for a slice of Far North Queensland paradise from which you can launch your spaceships? You’re in luck. Utingu, an 88ha parcel of freehold
Read more 15 May 2024
Overseas tourists returning to Queensland - Newsreel

Overseas tourists return to Sunshine State

Queensland’s attraction for international tourists is showing signs of recovery after the dismal COVID-19 pandemic years. Overseas short-term visitor figures for March
Read more 14 May 2024
AI starting to deceive humans - Newsreel

AI systems learning to deceive humans

Science fiction has long been fascinated with the idea that artificial intelligence will ultimately become too intelligent and turn on humans. Think sixish Terminator
Read more 14 May 2024
Man and woman studying plants in hothouse. | Newsreel

Key research projects receive State funding

A project aimed at developing new crops to future-proof Queensland’s agriculture industry is one of eight to receive State Government funding. The Australian Plant
Read more 14 May 2024