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Woman using smartwatch and phone. | Newsreel

Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the
Read more 18 December 2024
Cybermerc founder and chief technology officer Paul Nevin project manger Caitlin Sauza and analyst Corey Neville.

Cyber cred lures nation-leading talent to Sunshine Coast

A focus on building world-class advanced digital infrastructure has attracted one of the county’s leading cyber-security companies to the Sunshine Coast. Cybermerc has
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QANTAS plane at Brisbane Airport. | Newsreel

Qantas agrees to $120m compensation fund for handlers

The chance of industrial action disrupting holiday travel plans is lower today, as Qantas agrees to set up a $120 million fund for sacked ground handlers. Qantas Group
Read more 18 December 2024
Ampol Lytton refinery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Funding boost for Ampol’s Brisbane SAF project

Ampol will receive $8m in federal funding to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Brisbane refinery. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Read more 18 December 2024
Brisbane skyline and Story Bridge , Queensland, Australia

Brisbane visitor numbers set new benchmarks

Visitors to Brisbane spent a record $11 billion while in the River City in the 12 months to September, smashing a host of other records along the way. The latest figures
Read more 18 December 2024
Phone with social media icons.

Meta to pay Facebook users $50m for privacy breach

Meta has agreed to pay $50 million to Australian Facebook users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter more than 10 years ago. Australian Information Commissioner
Read more 17 December 2024
Bluebottle on beach. | Newsreel

New app set to take sting out of next beach trip

An Australian app which tells beachgoers the chance of them being bothered by bluebottles could be ready by next summer. Under development by UNSW Sydney, and set to be
Read more 17 December 2024
Two young brothers playing video games. | Newsreel

Online predators poised for Christmas presents to go live

The prevalence on hi-tech Christmas presents being activated over the coming weeks will be exploited by online predators, sparking a warning for parents to be
Read more 17 December 2024
People preparing to abseil. | Newsreel

Zip up to Scenic Rim for cliff-face adventures

A world-first “cliff park”, with three mountain-based adventure experiences, is set to open in the Gold Coast hinterland early in the new year. Happitat, based in
Read more 17 December 2024
Farmer in field. | Newsreel

Queensland primary producers buck national trend

Recent rain is likely to have boosted the confidence of Queensland’s rural sector further, after local primary producers were shown to be the most optimistic in
Read more 16 December 2024