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Man on computer sharing data. | Newsreel

Banks urge re-think on data sharing platform

A national data-sharing program which has cost government and banks hundreds of millions of dollars to implement and maintain is being used by less than one percent of
Read more 4 July 2024
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Big lift in apartment and townhouse approvals

Approvals for terrace houses, townhouses and apartments have shot up as the market tries to soak up strong housing demand. The Australian Bureau of Statistic’s
Read more 3 July 2024
Charcuterie board. | Newsreel

United States on board with Aussie lamb

Australian lamb producers are filling a gap in the charcuterie boards of the United States. Lamb pastrami, made with Australian lamb, is now being sold in 73 Costco
Read more 3 July 2024
Woman peering over dividers at work. | Newsreel

Risk and reward in AI workplace monitoring

Businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor employees’ behaviour and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit
Read more 3 July 2024
Child with security icon. | Newsreel

Deadline for online industry to protect children

The online industry has six months to create codes to protect children from pornography or have standards set for them. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman
Read more 3 July 2024
Man and woman in manufacturing business. | Newsreel

Manufacturing workers can now vote to leave CFMEU

The manufacturing members of the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) can now vote to leave the parent organisation after legislation was passed in
Read more 3 July 2024
Battery production facility. | Newsreel

Database fast-charges battery connections

Queensland manufacturers can target new markets and opportunities through Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database. Launched today, the database aims to help
Read more 2 July 2024
Young and old person reading a book. | Newsreel

Call to co-locate schools and retirement villages

The co-location of schools and retirement villages in high-density areas could help ease the growing pains caused Queensland burgeoning population. A leading Brisbane
Read more 2 July 2024
Engineer with laptop. | Newsreel

Multi-faceted approach needed in skills transition

New research has identified key insights into transitioning jobs and skills from the current energy sector to the emerging renewables landscape. Commissioned by
Read more 2 July 2024
Aerial view of housing. | Newsreel

First step on path to 1.2 million homes

A five-year journey to build 1.2 million new homes through a $32 billion national program begins today. The National Housing Accord, agreed to by all Federal, State and
Read more 2 July 2024