Business

Worker holding Australian cash. | Newsreel

$473 million returned to Australian workers

Australian workers received almost half a billion dollars in backpay last financial year. The latest figures from the Fair Work Ombudsman show $473 million was recovered
Read more 24 October 2024
Professor Ryan Ko and Bruce Irwin at the QFI cybersecurity forum today - Newsreel

Small businesses going ‘bust’ after cyber attacks

Small and medium businesses have been warned that their viability is at risk if they experience a serious cybersecurity attack. The Chair and Director of The University
Read more 23 October 2024
Wind and solar farm. | Newsreel

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as
Read more 23 October 2024
Waitress showing patron menu. | Newsreel

Menu management can boost profits, reduce waste

Reducing menu options can help cafes maximise profits and reduce food waste. An End Food Waste Australia study found difficulty finding time to plan and streamline menus
Read more 23 October 2024
Brisbane Airport warehouse artists impression. | Newsreel

New industrial warehouse for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has started construction of a second warehouse and office complex within its industrial park. Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Head of Industrial
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman blocking ears from noise. | Newsreel

Social noise drowning out vital disaster messaging

Emergency services are finding it difficult to deliver potentially life-saving messaging during natural disasters due to social media noise. New research from the
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman confused with paperwork. | Newsreel

Low literacy impacts vast majority of businesses

Low worker literacy and numeracy is impacting the productivity of nearly 90 percent Australian businesses. A survey by peak employer body the Australian Industry Group
Read more 23 October 2024
Woman after receiving a parcel delivery. | Newsreel

Online purchase a weekly event for half of Aussies

Almost half of Australian shoppers make an online purchase every week, with sustainability emerging as a critical factor in consumer decision-making. A new survey by
Read more 23 October 2024
Graphic showing data transfer in city. | Newsreel

New wireless transmission record close to 1 Tb/s

Scientists are getting close to sending wireless data at a rate of one Terabit per second, almost ten thousand times faster than current speeds available to consumers. A
Read more 23 October 2024
Girl drinking a soft drink. | Newsreel

Data shows sugar tax halves sweet drink purchases

A study of United States cities which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks has shown up to a 50 percent reduction in purchases. Researchers at the University of
Read more 23 October 2024