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International big spenders make up for slow recovery

International visitor numbers to Queensland are slow in returning to pre-pandemic levels, but those who are coming are spending big. New figures from Tourism Research

Carbon-free tugboat pulls maritime industry forward

A tugboat built in the 1950s is showcasing the future of environmentally-friendly sea travel, becoming the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime

Expansion plans take off at Caloundra Aerodrome

Caloundra Aerodrome is scanning the horizon for new businesses to lead expansion plans as its centenary milestone looms. In operation since 1931, the Sunshine Coast

Major aged care reforms are coming - Newsreel

Aged care bill brings clarity to vital sector

By Michael Lucey, Rebekah Lines and Phoebe Powell, McCullough Robertson Lawyers Australia’s aged care sector has been the focus of reform for over a decade, spurred by

CSIRO researcher Dr Yen Truong. | Newsreel

New uniform protects troops from chemical attack

A new uniform material to protect soldiers from chemical and biological threats has been developed by Australian scientists (Picture below). Researchers at Australia’s

Queensland business sets unwelcome 30-year record

Business confidence in Queensland remains weak as operating costs and labour challenges take their toll on companies. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said

ACCC claims supermarket discounts an ‘illusion’

Australia’s two leading supermarkets are being taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over misleading discount pricing on more

Doctors tap into AI despite lack of regulation

As many as one in five doctors could be using artificial intelligence (AI) in their clinical practice, despite a lack of formal guidance. An international study, based

New hotel plan for Howard Smith Wharves

A 77-room, nine-storey hotel will replace Felons Barrel Hall at Howard Smith Wharves, under plans proposed by Artemus Group. It is being widely reported that a

Study recommends passenger rail line to Beaudesert

Work is under way to preserve the rail corridor between Sailsbury and Beaudesert, after a study found a passenger rail line was the best way to service the area. Federal

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