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New program seeks to retain women in construction _ Newsreel

New program to retain women in construction

A new program will link female building apprentices with experienced industry mentors to help retain more women in the construction sector. The move is aimed at
Read more 19 August 2024
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Brain’s ‘gears’ key to energy-efficient AI

The human brain could hold the key to minimising the climate impact of energy-hungry technology like ChatGPT. University of Sydney researchers are developing an AI
Read more 19 August 2024
New course launched to increase understanding between the private and public sectors _ Newsreel

Course builds ties between private and public sectors

A new course aimed at increasing collaboration between the public and private sectors has been launched by The University of Queensland and the Queensland Futures
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Melissa Miller joins McCullough Robertson

Melissa Miller joins McCullough Robertson

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (MCR) has announced the appointment of Melissa Miller as a Partner in its Digital and IP team based in Sydney. This appointment continues
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Extreme weather impact triples since 2000

The impact of extreme weather in Australia has more than tripled since the start of the century. New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows
Read more 19 August 2024
Crop of cavendish bananas. | Newsreel

Brisbane banana breakthrough secures $30b industry

Brisbane researchers have secured the future of the global banana industry by producing a disease-resistant variety which has now been approved for consumption. Current
Read more 19 August 2024
Ai declared no risk to humanity - Newsreel

AI found to be ‘no threat’ to humanity

International researchers have declared that generative artificial intelligence models are “inherently controllable, predictable and safe”. As a result, they pose no
Read more 19 August 2024
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Business can create both financial and social profits

A global study has found businesses can succeed financially by embracing critical global issues. The research, which involved Melbourne’s Monash University, explored
Read more 19 August 2024
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Regions continue to convert capital city dwellers

Regional centres like Townsville and the Sunshine Coast continue to be bolstered by Australians moving out of capital cities. The latest Regional Movers Index (RMI)
Read more 19 August 2024
Female traveller at airport. | Newsreel

Aussies heading overseas in pre-COVID numbers

Australia’s international travellers have officially returned to their pre-COVID habits. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the
Read more 18 August 2024