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Family having fun on the beach. | Newsreel

Holidays align to drive bumper $6 billion spend

The combination of school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day is expected to drive consumer spending to more than $6 billion over this period. New data from ANZ shows the
Read more15 April 2025
Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes (left), working with Australian- built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. | Newsreel

Quantum leap as ADF plans for GPS blackout

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is leveraging quantum technology in a cutting-edge project to ensure it can continue to operate when Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
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Brisbane floods 2011

Brisbane’s climate risk among highest in Australia

Brisbane’s inner-city area is Australia’s fifth most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to new data from the Climate Council. Climate Councillor
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GLAD packaging. | Newsreel

$8.25 million fine for ‘ocean plastic’ claims

The makers of GLAD products have been fined more than $8 million for misleading consumers about the type of recycled plastic used in some of their bags. The Federal
Read more14 April 2025
Sunshine Coast infrastructure roundtable. | Newsreel

First stop in public transport infrastructure journey

The first of many meetings to deliver public transport infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was held on
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Pregnant woman driving. | Newsreel

Missing seatbelt advice increases risk during pregnancy

Most pregnant Australians are not advised on the correct way to wear seatbelts in vehicles, with more than 40 percent increasing the risk of harm to themselves and their
Read more14 April 2025
New McCullough Robertson Partners Hayley Mitchell and Anthony Rotili - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson announces two new partners

Law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointments of new partners in Brisbane and Sydney. Hayley Mitchell will join the Estates team in Brisbane while
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CSIRO Research Scientist and project lead, Dr Paul Boss

Next gen grapevines ensure a vintage future

The future of Australia’s wine industry is being safeguarded with the planting of next generation grapevines in South Australia. CSIRO Research Scientist Paul Boss
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Suburban housing. | Newsreel

Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes

Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak
Read more14 April 2025
Woman working from home

Right to choose workplace lifts engagement

Australian workers have some of the lowest levels of workplace location flexibility in the world, leading to declining engagement rates. The latest ADP Research People
Read more14 April 2025