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Major Elissa Milford ADF researcher. | Newsreel

World-first research to boost ICU patient outcomes

A word-first medical study by Australian Defence Force researchers is aiming to reduce the risk for critically ill patients in need of platelet transfusions. The ADF
Read more 4 April 2024
Rocket launch facility in Bowen, Queensland. | Newsreel

Green light for rocket launches in North Queensland

A Gold Coast aerospace company is weeks away from launching rockets off the Queensland Coast. Gilmour Space Technologies operates the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North
Read more 4 April 2024
Boxer armoured vehicle. | Newsreel

Bats and boxers drive billions for defence industry

Queensland’s defence manufacturing industry has received a shot in the arm with two recent billion-dollar announcements. Following approval by the German Parliament
Read more 3 April 2024
Graphene Io Battery concept. | Newsreel

GMG explores graphene for cleaner battery

A Brisbane-based clean-technology company has secured a $2 million grant to support construction of an Automated Battery Pilot Plant. Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG),
Read more 3 April 2024
Man looking at phone in waiting room. | Newsreel

Job vacancies may be coming off the boil

Job vacancies in Australia have fallen 23.5 percent below their May 2022 peak but remain above pre-pandemic levels. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) job vacancy
Read more 3 April 2024
Electric car charging. | Newsreel

Energy changes fill gaps but ‘need a closer look’

Three Federal Government energy bills recently introduced into Parliament will have serious implications and deserve closer scrutiny, according to a leading national
Read more 3 April 2024
Lithium mine in Western Australia. | Newsreel

Resources sector wary of dark clouds above and abroad

The resources sector has one eye on the clouds and one overseas as it looks to forecast the nation’s export earnings over the coming year. The March Resources and
Read more 3 April 2024
Reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian. | Newsreel

Hopes high for more Aussies to become astronauts

All Australians should be in the running to be part of the nation’s first manned space flight, according to Australian-raised reserve astronaut Dr Meganne
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Workers installing solar panels. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar shot in the arm for manufacturers

Businesses can now register to be part of a $1 billion project to develop Australian-based manufacturing of solar panels. The Solar Sunshot project, to be delivered by
Read more 2 April 2024
New Mount Crosby Weir river crossing. | Newsreel

Notorious flood escape route given lift and makeover

Residents of Brisbane’s western suburbs have a better flood escape route with the replacement of a much-maligned river crossing. The new Mount Crosby Vehicle Bridge is
Read more 27 March 2024