Budget billions for nation’s social housing needs
A multi-billion-dollar boost to social and crisis housing will be announced in Tuesday’s Federal Budget.
A meeting of National Cabinet last week agreed on a
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Three-year audit to map mobile phone black spots
An audit to identify Australia’s mobile phone black spots is underway.
Accenture has been contracted by the Federal Government to undertake the audit, which began with
Read more13 May 2024
Improved China prospects for Australian coal
Australian coal producers are on track to regain a larger share of the Chinese market off the back of improved bilateral relations.
This follows the lifting of a
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NASA funds floating railway on Moon
NASA is planning for a levitating railway system on the moon, advancing a project in its latest round of funding.
The Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) proposal is
Read more9 May 2024
Imaginary smells effective in seducing consumers
Imaginary smells have been revealed as a major driver of product appeal.
The study by the Bayes Business School found that scented products with relevant images on their
Read more9 May 2024
Brisbane transport costs among nation’s highest
Transport costs in Brisbane are among the highest in the country and increased more in the past year than other Australian capital cities.
The latest Australian
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All Queensland now drought-free
Queensland’s drought is officially over.
After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status
Read more9 May 2024
Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector
An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries.
Next week’s Federal
Read more8 May 2024
Apple launches thinner, more powerful iPads
Apple has launched a range of new and re-designed products, including a new iPad Pro.
The new iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 13-inch and 11-inch, and both feature what
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Tsunamis in lakes pose a growing threat
In recent years the world has witnessed some terrifying tsunamis as undersea earthquakes sent mountains of rushing water inland.
But that only happens in the sea –
Read more8 May 2024