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Artisit's impression of NASA's proposed lunar railway. | Newsreel

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 drive sales - Newsreel

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
Cars in traffic| Newsreel

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
Read more9 May 2024
Field showing drought conditions and green pasture. | Newsreel

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
Vocational students in classroom. | Newsreel

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
Woman using Apple iPad. | Newsreel

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
Read more8 May 2024
Lake Tsunamis are on the rise - Newsreel

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
Crowds in Queen Street mall Brisbane. | Newsreel

Retail industry groups set to merge

Australia’s two retail peak bodies will merge to create a unified voice for the nation’s $420 billion sector. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the
Read more8 May 2024
Growth in sole proprietors - Newsreel

Rapid growth in side hustle and “me” businesses

A growing number of Australians are setting up “me” businesses as aspirations around self-employment and testing side hustles take off. Business count figures
Read more8 May 2024
Mother and young child with flowers| Newsreel

Aussie mums almost one in a billion

Aussie mums are set to be showered with $995 million worth of love this Sunday. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said this year’s Mother’s Day spend is
Read more8 May 2024