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Person using oximeter. | Newsreel

Hacked medical devices expose billion-dollar security risk

A team of Australian researchers have hacked into a range of medical devices to expose the vulnerabilities in the multi-billion-dollar market. Scientists from Charles
Read more 31 October 2024
Monarch Residences penthouse, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Toowong penthouses final release of Monarch Residences

Sky-high living and million-dollar views are on offer as the final release of penthouses in a luxury inner-west Brisbane riverside development hit the market. Six
Read more 31 October 2024
Clothes factory in Asia. | Newsreel

Lorna Jane first brand to complete living wage program

Brisbane-based activewear company Lorna Jane is the first Australian brand to ensure its workers overseas are paid a living wage, as a result of Oxfam program. Oxfam
Read more 31 October 2024
CSIRO flexible solar cell production facility. | Newsreel

New facility to print flexible solar cells on plastic

A flexible solar cell manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to fast-track development of the technology. Operated by the CSIRO, the complex can produce thousands
Read more 30 October 2024
Qantas plane taking off from Brisbane airport. | Newsreel

New flights paths to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise

Brisbane residents will enjoy reduced aircraft noise from late November with new flight paths from Brisbane Airport taking effect. Airservices Australia Head of
Read more 30 October 2024
Halloween straight jacket costume. | Newsreel

Halloween costumes stigmatise people with mental illness

Retailers have been urged to remove outdated Halloween costumers, which stereotype people living with mental illness, from their stores. Rachel Green, CEO of SANE, a
Read more 30 October 2024
Paddington Tavern refurb. | Newsreel

Extra level for Paddington Tavern in major revamp

The Paddington Tavern, in Brisbane’s inner-west, is set to undergo a major revamp, including the addition of a level. A development application, lodged with Brisbane
Read more 30 October 2024
Honda Civic. | Newsreel

16 used car models rated five stars for safety

Nine car markers produced 16 models which gained top marks for used car safety, based on a study of crashes over 35 years. The Monash University Accident Research Centre
Read more 30 October 2024
Woman charging electric vehicle. | Newsreel

$4 million boost for Brisbane battery technology

A Brisbane company has received a $4 million grant to commercialise its new battery technology and boost Australia’s manufacturing capability. AnteoTech, which
Read more 30 October 2024
Person and robot playing cheese

What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity?

By Flora Salim In 2014, the British philosopher Nick Bostrom published a book about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ominous title Superintelligence:
Read more 29 October 2024