Global robot population growing rapidly
The number of industrial robots in the world has more than tripled in the past 10 years with half a million new units coming online in the last year alone.
The latest
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Court hands down $12.9m greenwashing fine
Australia’s largest penalty to date for greenwashing has been handed down by the Federal Court.
In the judgement, Justice Michael O’Bryan ordered Vanguard
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Brisbane stars in energy efficiency build costs
Brisbane homeowners looking to make their new houses energy efficient have a financial advantage over the rest of the country.
An industry study has found the cost to
Read more25 September 2024
International big spenders make up for slow recovery
International visitor numbers to Queensland are slow in returning to pre-pandemic levels, but those who are coming are spending big.
New figures from Tourism Research
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Carbon-free tugboat pulls maritime industry forward
A tugboat built in the 1950s is showcasing the future of environmentally-friendly sea travel, becoming the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime
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Expansion plans take off at Caloundra Aerodrome
Caloundra Aerodrome is scanning the horizon for new businesses to lead expansion plans as its centenary milestone looms.
In operation since 1931, the Sunshine Coast
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Aged care bill brings clarity to vital sector
By Michael Lucey, Rebekah Lines and Phoebe Powell, McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Australia’s aged care sector has been the focus of reform for over a decade, spurred by
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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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