Nine new Australian travel facts from 2024-25
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its annual analysis of overseas arrivals and departures data.
Here are some of the 2024-25 insights:
1. Australia
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Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage
A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant.
Northgate-based BluVein
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$1 million fine sour grapes for exporter
An Australian grape exporter has been fined more than a million dollars after falsifying paperwork when sending product to New Zealand.
Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity,
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Olympic host city housing fails a marker for Brisbane
A review of short-term policies and the retention of a public housing interest in the development of Olympic sites are among recommendations to ensure Brisbane 2032
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Building approvals up 13 percent, regions lead the way
Queensland has logged a 13 percent jump in home approvals compared to the same time last year, according to Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell.
Mr Bidwell said the latest
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Airlines struggle to offer pre-pandemic seat numbers
Domestic airline passenger numbers have returned to pre-pandemic level, but seats on offer have not kept up with increased demand.
The latest Australian Competition and
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Primary goal is a $30 billion industry by 2030
A six-month consultation process has shaped a 25-year blueprint for Queensland’s primary producers.
Premier David Crisafulli said Prosper 2050 was the state’s
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Noise shield to protect content from AI learning models
Australian researchers are developing a “noise” shield which can prevent unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) systems learning from photos, artwork and
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Small business backs training incentives plan
Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across
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Build-to-Rent market jumps 40 percent in 12 months
The lines between traditional commercial and residential investment are blurring, with Build-to-Rent (BtR) projects gaining in popularity.
A new report from audit, tax
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