Business

Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

AI-enhanced weather forecasts for farms

Weather forecasts, boosted by artificial intelligence, are being developed which will provide farmers with information specific to their area of land. Hort Innovation
Read more 21 May 2024
Fraud tag in filing cabinet. | Newsreel

New unit to tackle insurance fraud

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has launched a new counter-fraud initiative headed up by a veteran cybercrime detective. ICA CEO Andrew Hall said undetected
Read more 21 May 2024
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Narrow office tower plan for Hamilton

A development application has been lodged with Brisbane City Council for a four-storey office building in the inner-northern suburb of Hamilton. Holm Developments plan
Read more 21 May 2024
Alpha HAP worker in Gladstone | Newsreel

World-first refinery confirmed for Gladstone

Gladstone will be home to the world’s largest high purity alumina refinery after Alpha HPA confirmed its investment today. The Australian-based aluminium producer has
Read more 21 May 2024
Men walking on roof with solar panels. | Newsreel

Businesses predict green jobs growth

More than a quarter of Australian businesses expect to increase their workforce due to community expectations of a more sustainable economy, according to a new
Read more 20 May 2024
Women sharing on social media. | Newsreel

New social button to find today’s truth

A new social media interface promises to help users avoid spreading misinformation online. In an age where information is shared with the click of a button, when that
Read more 20 May 2024
Donate button on computer. | Newsreel

Donor data at risk from cyber criminals

Australian charities fear their donors’ data is at risk due to lack of funding to deter cyber attack. A group of peak not-for-profit bodies, including the Community
Read more 20 May 2024
Couple on computer worried about bills. | Newsreel

Home loan lenders adding to customer hardship

More than a third of Australians seeking hardship assistance from banks have given up due to complicated applications processes. An Australian Securities &
Read more 20 May 2024
Metal workers using grinders. | Newsreel

Manufacturers set to boost production levels

More than two-thirds of Queensland manufacturers expect to increase production in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey. The CommBank’s latest Manufacturing
Read more 20 May 2024
Electric vehicles charging.

New Standard to attract cleaner cars to Australia

A New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will begin in Australia from January, after legislation was passed in Federal Parliament. The Standard will only apply to new cars,
Read more 20 May 2024