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New wind farms proposed for Queensland - Newsreel

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind
Read more 19 March 2025
Robots get confused telling time - Newsreel

Super intelligent AI struggles to tell the time

Artificial Intelligence has an amazing ability to process millions of pieces of data in seconds. But don’t ask it to give you the time. An Edinburgh University team
Read more 18 March 2025
Chinese tourism numbers are returning in Queensland - Newsreel

Chinese tourism recovering but historically low

Chinese visitor numbers to Queensland are finally showing signs of recovery but remain well below pre-COVID levels. Australia Bureau of Statistics figures, released
Read more 18 March 2025
Small business have growing confidence despite tough conditions - Newsreel

Confidence growing despite tough business conditions

Queensland businesses are showing rising levels of confidence despite reporting weak profits and tough operating conditions. The Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse
Read more 18 March 2025
Queensland car thefts are on the rise - Newsreel

Queensland records sharp rise in car theft claims

Car thefts have risen significantly in Queensland with rural and regional areas experiencing a particularly sharp rise. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) figures,
Read more 18 March 2025
Many regional air routes have become unprofitable - Newsreel

Threat to viability of regional air services

The peak body representing regional aviation has warned that critical services are at risk due to declining profitability, skill shortages and red tape. In a paper
Read more 18 March 2025
Daintree rainforest in North Queensland - Newsreel

Work begins on $4.5 million Daintree upgrade 

Upgrades to Queensland’s iconic Daintree rainforest area in North Queensland started today with a new 650-metre Boardwalk to enhance the visitor experience. The new
Read more 17 March 2025
Mars habitat. 3D render. | Newsreel

3D printers the tool of choice for Martian pioneers

By Sven Bilén Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds
Read more 14 March 2025
Deepfakes created by CSIRO. | Newsreel

Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
Read more 14 March 2025
Man and woman on mining site. | Newsreel

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy
Read more 14 March 2025