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Mars habitat. 3D render. | Newsreel

3D printers the tool of choice for Martian pioneers

By Sven Bilén Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds
Read more 14 March 2025
Deepfakes created by CSIRO. | Newsreel

Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
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Man and woman on mining site. | Newsreel

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy
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Laser weapon graphic. | Newsreel

Aussie laser weapon closer after Adelaide test

Australia is a step closer to a home-grown laser weapon after a successful test in South Australia. In a national first, the Adelaide laboratories of QinetiQ
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Man showing woman empty wallet. | Newsreel

No love for non-essential spending in February

Valentine’s Day failed to open wallets this year, with consumer spending dropping in key sectors last month. The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell
Read more 14 March 2025
HMAS Brisbane. | Newsreel

Brisbane hub for $200m Navy communications upgrade

Brisbane will be the base for a $200m program to upgrade communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships. Federal Minister for Defence Industry and Capability
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Business turnover indicator, 13-industy aggregate, trend Mar 2025

Sustained growth in business turnover figures

Business turnover in Australia is showing signs of sustained growth, despite ongoing challenges in the mining sector. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
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Bluescope steelworks Port Kembla, Australia. | Newsreel

First US tariff hit minor, but beware of ripple effects

By Lisa Toohey “Unjustified” and “not the way that friends and allies should be treated”. That’s how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny
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Cranes at construction site. | Newsreel

Productivity Commission to probe construction industry

Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament. Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary
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Woman eating apple. | Newsreel

Aussie diets in downward spiral as fruit falls out of favour

Fruit is disappearing from Australian diets, sparking a health warning from the national science agency. A new CSIRO study found Australians’ eating habits were on
Read more 13 March 2025