New uniform protects troops from chemical attack
A new uniform material to protect soldiers from chemical and biological threats has been developed by Australian scientists (Picture below).
Researchers at Australia’s
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Queensland business sets unwelcome 30-year record
Business confidence in Queensland remains weak as operating costs and labour challenges take their toll on companies.
Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said
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ACCC claims supermarket discounts an ‘illusion’
Australia’s two leading supermarkets are being taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over misleading discount pricing on more
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Doctors tap into AI despite lack of regulation
As many as one in five doctors could be using artificial intelligence (AI) in their clinical practice, despite a lack of formal guidance.
An international study, based
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New hotel plan for Howard Smith Wharves
A 77-room, nine-storey hotel will replace Felons Barrel Hall at Howard Smith Wharves, under plans proposed by Artemus Group.
It is being widely reported that a
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Study recommends passenger rail line to Beaudesert
Work is under way to preserve the rail corridor between Sailsbury and Beaudesert, after a study found a passenger rail line was the best way to service the area.
Federal
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Election boost for Queensland Nature Fund
Almost $140 million extra will be injected into a fund to promote green initiatives by an incoming Queensland Labor Government.
State Labor leader Steven Miles said if a
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Online struggle is real for many students
Almost half of Australian students cannot tell if “friend” requests are real or scams and many can’t tell the difference between fake and real news.
The Optus
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UN and OECD collaborate to set global AI rules
Global governance rules for Artificial Intelligence are the goal of a new collaboration between the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
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Construction’s annual workforce shortfall hits 130,000
Australia’s building and construction industry needs an additional 130,000 workers this year to overcome shortages.
New figures revealed in Master Builders
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