Room rental restrictions lifted for home buyers
First home owners in Queensland will be able to rent out rooms immediately after purchase, under new legislation to be introduced into State Parliament this
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Battery storage costs drop 20 percent in a year
The cost of battery energy storage fell 20 percent in the past year, as the price of solar energy generation continued to drop.
The statistics are included in the
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Smart irrigation helps cane farmers and the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from a new smart irrigation system.
Developed by Victoria’s La Trobe University for Far
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Brisbane patients put new ID technology to the test
Patients at a Brisbane General Practice clinic are the national guinea pigs for the Federal Government’s new digital identification verification system.
Announced in
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Ocean salt powers new Queensland eco-friendly battery
A Gold Coast business has launched a eco-friendly sodium-ion battery, which is 100 percent recyclable and created using seawater.
PowerCap General Manager of Product
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‘Building work’ rulings create risks for contractors
A leading construction lawyer has urged contractors to ensure they are properly licensed after a series of court decisions impacted the definition of “building
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ABS data shows Aussies are set to party in 2025
Australians looking for a good time next year have boosted the latest household spending numbers.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, showed
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Brisbane fast-food staff receive $447,000 in unpaid wages
More than 360 Brisbane food outlet workers have received almost $448,000 in unpaid wages following a Fair Work investigation.
Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said
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Low blow for drinkers in alcohol marketing
Drinkers are mistakenly thinking low-sugar and low-carb alcoholic drinks were “healthy”, when compared to traditional alcoholic drinks.
A survey by The George
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OECD tips Australian GDP growth to overtake US
Growth in the global economy is forecast to remain stable in the coming years, with Australian numbers picking up steam, according to the OECD.
The organisation’s
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