Business

Striking workers marching. | Newsreel

Half the nation’s strike pain in Queensland

The Queensland economy lost almost 20,000 working days to industrial disputes in the first half of this year, accounting for more than half of the entire country’s
Read more 11 September 2024
Polaris Dawn astronauts. | Newsreel

Aussies in Antarctica helping to put people on Mars

Australians working in Antarctica are helping prepare astronauts for future missions to Mars. Australian Antarctic Division Chief Medical Officer Dr Jeff Ayton said
Read more 11 September 2024
Flooding at Cairns airport. | Newsreel

All Queensland airports in climate change firing line

All Queensland airports are in the highest risk categories for climate change impact, according to a new report. A report by insurance group Zurich and economic analysts
Read more 11 September 2024
Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

The Federal Government plans to enforce an age limit on the use of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today the Government would introduce
Read more 11 September 2024
Elderly woman signing document. | Newsreel

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser. Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert
Read more 10 September 2024
Apple store. | Newsreel

Apple unleashes its own AI in system upgrade

Apple will introduce enhanced artificial intelligence in its operating system upgrades from next month, In a statement, the tech giant said Apple Intelligence, the
Read more 10 September 2024
Lawyers are warning of a swathe of risks and ethical dilemmas from generative AI | Newsreel

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Businesses and individuals have been warned about a “swathe of serious risks and ethical dilemmas” that have emerged from the rapid onset of generative artificial
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Speed limit sign. | Newsreel

Three must-dos to bring down Aussie road deaths

Australia has little hope of achieving its goal of halving road fatalities by 2030, without bold moves to manage speed limits, backed by financial investment and
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Aircraft refueling. | Newsreel

Unruly airline passenger hit with $8630 fuel bill

A man who forced a flight from Perth to Sydney to turn around has been ordered to pay more than $17,000 in fines, including more than $8500 for jet fuel. The West
Read more 9 September 2024
Delivery drover in truck. | Newsreel

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
Read more 9 September 2024