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NASA moon mission pushed back a year

NASA has announced that its planned landing of astronauts on the moon has been pushed back a year to 2027. This followed concerns that more work was needed on the Orion
Read more 9 December 2024
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Health insurers warned to stop ‘product phoenixing’

Private Health insurers have been put on notice to end “product phoenixing” or risk Government intervention. An investigation from the Commonwealth Ombudsman
Read more 9 December 2024
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Room rental restrictions lifted for home buyers

First home owners in Queensland will be able to rent out rooms immediately after purchase, under new legislation to be introduced into State Parliament this
Read more 9 December 2024
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Battery storage costs drop 20 percent in a year

The cost of battery energy storage fell 20 percent in the past year, as the price of solar energy generation continued to drop. The statistics are included in the
Read more 9 December 2024
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Smart irrigation helps cane farmers and the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from a new smart irrigation system. Developed by Victoria’s La Trobe University for Far
Read more 9 December 2024
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Brisbane patients put new ID technology to the test

Patients at a Brisbane General Practice clinic are the national guinea pigs for the Federal Government’s new digital identification verification system. Announced in
Read more 9 December 2024
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Ocean salt powers new Queensland eco-friendly battery

A Gold Coast business has launched a eco-friendly sodium-ion battery, which is 100 percent recyclable and created using seawater. PowerCap General Manager of Product
Read more 8 December 2024
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‘Building work’ rulings create risks for contractors

A leading construction lawyer has urged contractors to ensure they are properly licensed after a series of court decisions impacted the definition of “building
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ABS data shows Aussies are set to party in 2025

Australians looking for a good time next year have boosted the latest household spending numbers. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, showed
Read more 5 December 2024
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Brisbane fast-food staff receive $447,000 in unpaid wages

More than 360 Brisbane food outlet workers have received almost $448,000 in unpaid wages following a Fair Work investigation. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said
Read more 5 December 2024