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Regions continue to convert capital city dwellers

Regional centres like Townsville and the Sunshine Coast continue to be bolstered by Australians moving out of capital cities. The latest Regional Movers Index (RMI)
Read more 19 August 2024
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Aussies heading overseas in pre-COVID numbers

Australia’s international travellers have officially returned to their pre-COVID habits. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the
Read more 18 August 2024
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Brisbane should the be friendliest Games ever

Brisbane 2032 organisers can build on a decades-strong legacy and channel Australia’s volunteer spirit, an opportunity missed in Paris, according to one of the many
Read more 17 August 2024
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3G network closure moved to October

Mobile phone users still reliant on the 3G network have an extra two months to upgrade their devices, following an extension of the network shutdown date. The 3G network
Read more 15 August 2024
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New flight path options for Brisbane

Five new flight paths over Brisbane have been released for public comment. Airservices Australia released the options, developed by airspace design consultants Trax
Read more 15 August 2024
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Key changes to contaminated land management

By McCullough Robertson Lawyers The management of contaminated land continues to be a complex issue in Queensland. Recent changes to the legislation governing
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Young more open to drinking recycled water

Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future. New research from global professional services firm GHD
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Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves

Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines. A study by the George Institute for Global
Read more 13 August 2024
New device could help people stop falling asleep at the wheel - Newsreel

Earbud devices to combat drowsy driving

New earbud devices have been developed that will detect if the wearer is becoming dangerously sleepy. Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley say the device
Read more 13 August 2024
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New extraction process produces greener lithium

A new process to extract lithium without water or chemicals and with minimum energy has been developed by an Australian company. ElectraLith, a Monash University spinout
Read more 13 August 2024