Electric vehicle charging station for charge EV battery and technician soldering metal of EV car lithium-ion rechargeable battery in factory. | Newsreel

EV training boost for TAFE Queensland

Cutting-edge electric vehicle training simulators are among the upgrades planned at two Queensland TAFE centres. A $3 million Federal Government grant will be used to
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Bowl of brussels sports and chocolate. | Newsreel

Brussels sprouts chocolate targets food waste

Chocolate made from brussels sprouts is one of the innovative ways the horticulture industry is looking to tackle food waste. Featured at a recent industry event, the
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TripADeal founders Norm Black, left, and Richard Johnston, right, with Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance. | Newsreel

Qantas closes deal with online travel business

Qantas will complete its acquisition of online travel business TripADeal this month, announcing last week it would purchase the remaining 49 percent of the Byron Bay
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Person picking an avocado. | Newsreel

ABS crowns Bundy the avocado capital

The ABS has released its first series of agricultural statistics using new methodology, which show the Central Queensland town of Bundaberg is the avocado and macadamia
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Fashion innovator Iris Van Herpen to exhibit at GOMA

By Susan Schwartz In the world of fashion, there’s not much that hasn’t been done before – except for Dutch designer Iris van Herpen’s fantastical
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Woman scammed. | Newsreel

Anti-scam plan keeps everyone in the loop

A new anti-scam intelligence loop has been established to facilitate better exchange of intel between government agencies, banks, telecommunications companies and
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Old solar panels. | Newsreel

Aussies lead push to recycle used solar panels

More than 100,000 tonnes of used solar panels are expected to become waste over the next 10 years and Australian researchers are stepping up recycling
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Chemist Warehouse sign. | Newsreel

Merger ‘major change’ to pharmacy sector

Sigma Healthcare’s proposed purchase of Chemist Warehouse represents a major structural change for the pharmacy sector, according to the Australian Competition &
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Man on computer with people rushing in background. | Newsreel

Brisbane more appealing to start-ups

Brisbane has improved its appeal to business start-ups, according to a new report. The Queensland capital has broken into the top 40 in the latest Global Startup
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Logging in the Amazon rainforest. | Newsreel

Financial institutions awake to nature risks

Within two years almost half of Australia’s banks and superannuation funds will have set nature-related targets for their businesses, according to the Australian
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