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Wind and solar farm. | Newsreel

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as
Read more 23 October 2024
Waitress showing patron menu. | Newsreel

Menu management can boost profits, reduce waste

Reducing menu options can help cafes maximise profits and reduce food waste. An End Food Waste Australia study found difficulty finding time to plan and streamline menus
Read more 23 October 2024
Brisbane Airport warehouse artists impression. | Newsreel

New industrial warehouse for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has started construction of a second warehouse and office complex within its industrial park. Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Head of Industrial
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman blocking ears from noise. | Newsreel

Social noise drowning out vital disaster messaging

Emergency services are finding it difficult to deliver potentially life-saving messaging during natural disasters due to social media noise. New research from the
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman confused with paperwork. | Newsreel

Low literacy impacts vast majority of businesses

Low worker literacy and numeracy is impacting the productivity of nearly 90 percent Australian businesses. A survey by peak employer body the Australian Industry Group
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman after receiving a parcel delivery. | Newsreel

Online purchase a weekly event for half of Aussies

Almost half of Australian shoppers make an online purchase every week, with sustainability emerging as a critical factor in consumer decision-making. A new survey by
Read more 23 October 2024
Graphic showing data transfer in city. | Newsreel

New wireless transmission record close to 1 Tb/s

Scientists are getting close to sending wireless data at a rate of one Terabit per second, almost ten thousand times faster than current speeds available to consumers. A
Read more 23 October 2024
Girl drinking a soft drink. | Newsreel

Data shows sugar tax halves sweet drink purchases

A study of United States cities which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks has shown up to a 50 percent reduction in purchases. Researchers at the University of
Read more 23 October 2024
Bundamba train station sign. | Newsreel

Bundamba station opens after 10-month upgrade

Bundamba train station has reopened after a 10-month accessibility upgrade. Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said the station, on the Ipswich-Rosewood line, was closed
Read more 22 October 2024
Workers on a wind farm. | Newsreel

Call for independent assessment of energy projects

Australia’s transition to net zero could be streamlined by establishing a pool of independent assessors for renewable energy projects. An insights paper from global
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