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Teacher Megan Pidskalny. | Newsreel

Pioneering spirit drives online learning innovation

A passion for the past has not stopped teacher Megan Pidskalny leading the charge to deliver a future-focussed, technology-enhanced education for students. As Head of
Read more 5 February 2025
Hologram | Newsreel

Holograms the future shape of data security

Holograms are being used to encode information, which can only be unlocked by special neural networks, opening the way for a new level of data security. Researchers from
Read more 4 February 2025
Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change

A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more 4 February 2025
Person kissing a camel.

Camels the champions of new Outback trail

A new Camel Carnival in Outback Queensland will feature in a month-long celebration of the ships of the desert. State Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
Read more 4 February 2025
Lithium battery in a car. | Newsreel

Critical minerals recycling key to sustainable batteries

Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has lower environmental impacts than mining for the metals. New research from Stanford University, in
Read more 4 February 2025
Cotton fields. | Newsreel

Producers to tap into new irrigation tech to save water

Queensland researchers are set to introduce a “step-change” in water efficiency to ensure Australia’s irrigation-intensive agricultural industries can adapt to
Read more 3 February 2025
Building under construction. | Newsreel

Unit approvals mask drop in housing projects

A rise in overall dwelling approvals in December masked a drop in housing approvals in most states. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed the
Read more 3 February 2025
Anna Bligh. | Newsreel

Bligh to step down as Australian Banking Association Chief

Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is stepping down as Australian Banking Association (ABA) Chief Executive. ABA Chair and National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine
Read more 3 February 2025
PwC Queensland Managing Partner Samantha Vidler

Energised PwC state leader charts an optimistic path

Over 30 years with professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Samantha (“Sam”) Vidler has seen some big changes, and challenges. Over that period,
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Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Scenic Rim joins elite group of eco destinations

The Scenic Rim has joined an elite group of Australian destinations by achieving ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is the 12th region in the
Read more 3 February 2025