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CSIRO researcher Dr Yen Truong. | Newsreel

New uniform protects troops from chemical attack

A new uniform material to protect soldiers from chemical and biological threats has been developed by Australian scientists (Picture below). Researchers at Australia’s
Read more 24 September 2024
Business confidence remains low in Queensland - Newsreel

Queensland business sets unwelcome 30-year record

Business confidence in Queensland remains weak as operating costs and labour challenges take their toll on companies. Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said
Read more 24 September 2024
Supermarket specials. | Newsreel

ACCC claims supermarket discounts an ‘illusion’

Australia’s two leading supermarkets are being taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over misleading discount pricing on more
Read more 24 September 2024
Doctor in consultation with patient taking notes. | Newsreel

Doctors tap into AI despite lack of regulation

As many as one in five doctors could be using artificial intelligence (AI) in their clinical practice, despite a lack of formal guidance. An international study, based
Read more 23 September 2024
New hotel for Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane. | Newsreel

New hotel plan for Howard Smith Wharves

A 77-room, nine-storey hotel will replace Felons Barrel Hall at Howard Smith Wharves, under plans proposed by Artemus Group. It is being widely reported that a
Read more 23 September 2024
Queensland Rail passenger train. | Newsreel

Study recommends passenger rail line to Beaudesert

Work is under way to preserve the rail corridor between Sailsbury and Beaudesert, after a study found a passenger rail line was the best way to service the area. Federal
Read more 23 September 2024
Man taking data in bush. | Newsreel

Election boost for Queensland Nature Fund

Almost $140 million extra will be injected into a fund to promote green initiatives by an incoming Queensland Labor Government. State Labor leader Steven Miles said if a
Read more 23 September 2024
Person looking at an online profile. | Newsreel

Online struggle is real for many students

Almost half of Australian students cannot tell if “friend” requests are real or scams and many can’t tell the difference between fake and real news. The Optus
Read more 23 September 2024
Robot and human fingers touching.

UN and OECD collaborate to set global AI rules

Global governance rules for Artificial Intelligence are the goal of a new collaboration between the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Read more 23 September 2024
Two women on a construction site. | Newsreel

Construction’s annual workforce shortfall hits 130,000

Australia’s building and construction industry needs an additional 130,000 workers this year to overcome shortages. New figures revealed in Master Builders
Read more 23 September 2024