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Bikes in the city of Amsterdam - Newsreel

Bikeability can be the key to liveability

By Shane Rodgers Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car. My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
Read more 16 May 2025
New Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris. | Newsreel

Norris lands lead commercial role at Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has a new executive to oversee its commercial operations. Scott Norris will begin as the new Executive General Manager Commercial at the end of June,
Read more 15 May 2025
Killer robot. | Newsreel

AI breaches the threshold of free will

A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality. Finnish philosopher and
Read more 15 May 2025
Steve and Kirra Beachtree Distilling Co, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Queensland businesses shore up Chinese market

Queensland businesses have returned to one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the first time since COVID. State Trade Minister Ros Bates said HOFEX 2025, in Hong
Read more 15 May 2025
Flight simulator. | Newsreel

World-first project links Aussie F-35 simulators

Australia has become the first nation to launch an integrated virtual training platform that connects its Air Force pilots across the country. The Australian Department
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman with phone not working. | Newsreel

Telcos reluctant to help customers in financial crisis

Telco customers continue to be crunched by the cost-of-living crisis with financial-based complaints to the ombudsman jumping by more than 70 percent in 12
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
Read more 15 May 2025
Brisbane Whale Watching. | Newsreel

Best of Queensland on show for all to see

Thousands of Queensland tourism operators have received the stamp of approval from Tourism and Events Queensland. The Best of Queensland Experience mark, which is
Read more 15 May 2025
Couple signing papers with another person. \ Newsreel

Home loan numbers drop by more than 3 percent

The number of new investment loans fell by 3.7 percent in the March quarter, while new home loans fell by 3.4 percent, according to the latest Australian Bureau of
Read more 14 May 2025
Ikea flip flops. | Newsreel

IKEA flips out with flat-pack fashion icon

While it may have missed the Summer sweet spot and used the wrong name, IKEA has paid homage to an Aussie icon to mark its 50th anniversary in this country. IKEA
Read more 14 May 2025