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ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson. | Newsreel

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more 17 July 2025
Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia
Read more 17 July 2025
Sugar cane being harvested in north Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. Queensland Primary Industries Minister
Read more 17 July 2025
Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years

Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade. New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
Read more 17 July 2025
Deep fake. | Newsreel

Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence

South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content. The
Read more 17 July 2025
Person welding. | Newsreel

Manufacturing experts create new advisory council

A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
Read more 16 July 2025
Satellite dish and Australian flag. | Newsreel

Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force

Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force. Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
Read more 16 July 2025
Scarborough boat harbour, Queensland, Australia.

Millions to fast-track Scarborough harbour upgrades

Almost $4 million will be spent to fast-track upgrades at Scarborough boat harbour, as part of a state-wide push to improve Queensland’s maritime infrastructure. State
Read more 16 July 2025
James St Forme development external

New life for James Street’s once forgotten end

By Susan Schwartz The eastern end of James Street is about to be transformed into a slick new retail, dining and office precinct, with two new major developments in the
Read more 16 July 2025
Blocks of units. | Newsreel

Housing Australia Future Fund has its problems

By Katrina Raynor When the Federal Government announced the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund in 2023, the news reverberated through the housing sector. A new
Read more 16 July 2025