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Migrant workers. | Newsreel

Billions of untapped potential in migrant workers

Queensland’s skills shortage would be eased and the economy boosted by almost $2 billion if existing migrant workers were employed based on their qualifications, a new
Read more 19 June 2024
New McCullough Robertson partner Mark Riddington - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson appoints new Sydney partner

McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has appointed leading construction lawyer Mark Riddington as a partner, based in the firm’s growing Sydney office. Mr Riddington
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Man at computer with multiple screens. | Newsreel

From oil to AI for Dubai by 2031

One of the world’s leading oil producers has plans to pivot to an artificial intelligence-led economy within a decade, with an Australian among one of their guiding
Read more 18 June 2024
Judge and gavel. | Newsreel

Murder warning signs in judges’ comments

A study of judges’ comments during the conviction of men who murdered women has found many of the crimes could have been prevented. The Monash University report found
Read more 18 June 2024
Apartment complex. | Newsreel

Buyers forced into off-the-plan sales at higher prices

A lack of supply in the apartment market will force buyers to buy off-the-plan and pay higher prices to cover rising construction costs, with the situation more dire in
Read more 18 June 2024
Houses made from 3D printed recycled plastic - Newsreel

3D printing turning recycled plastic into houses

Innovators in northern NSW are working on a revolutionary process to create houses out of 3D-printed recycled plastic. Southern Cross University’s ReCirculator program
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Family watching sport on TV. | Newsreel

Laws a barrier to free sport on digital TV

As more Australians ditch television aerials for internet-based services, proposed anti-siphoning laws mean many would not watch free sport, according to a new
Read more 18 June 2024
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

7.8km pipeline to replenish Gold Coast beaches

A new sand transport system designed to mitigate erosion and help keep the Gold Coast’s northern beaches pristine is about to start. The Surfers Paradise Sand Backpass
Read more 17 June 2024
Sunrise at Uluru. | Newsreel

Tourism continues post-pandemic bounce back

Visitors to Australia from Vietnam and Ireland have surged back past pre-pandemic numbers, while Chinese tourists are slow to return in numbers, according to the latest
Read more 17 June 2024
Robotic welder. | Newsreel

Boost for Queensland defence companies

Three Queensland companies were awarded a share of almost $3 million in the last round of Federal Government defence industry funding, before a new grants program is
Read more 17 June 2024