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Blocks of units. | Newsreel

Budget billions for nation’s social housing needs

A multi-billion-dollar boost to social and crisis housing will be announced in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. A meeting of National Cabinet last week agreed on a
Read more 13 May 2024
Mobile phone tower. | Newsreel

Three-year audit to map mobile phone black spots

An audit to identify Australia’s mobile phone black spots is underway. Accenture has been contracted by the Federal Government to undertake the audit, which began with
Read more 13 May 2024
Brighter times for Australian mining in China - Newsreel

Improved China prospects for Australian coal

Australian coal producers are on track to regain a larger share of the Chinese market off the back of improved bilateral relations. This follows the lifting of a
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Artisit's impression of NASA's proposed lunar railway. | Newsreel

NASA funds floating railway on Moon

NASA is planning for a levitating railway system on the moon, advancing a project in its latest round of funding. The Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) proposal is
Read more 9 May 2024
Imaginary smells drive sales - Newsreel

Imaginary smells effective in seducing consumers

Imaginary smells have been revealed as a major driver of product appeal. The study by the Bayes Business School found that scented products with relevant images on their
Read more 9 May 2024
Cars in traffic| Newsreel

Brisbane transport costs among nation’s highest

Transport costs in Brisbane are among the highest in the country and increased more in the past year than other Australian capital cities. The latest Australian
Read more 9 May 2024
Field showing drought conditions and green pasture. | Newsreel

All Queensland now drought-free

Queensland’s drought is officially over. After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status
Read more 9 May 2024
Vocational students in classroom. | Newsreel

Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector

An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries. Next week’s Federal
Read more 8 May 2024
Woman using Apple iPad. | Newsreel

Apple launches thinner, more powerful iPads

Apple has launched a range of new and re-designed products, including a new iPad Pro. The new iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 13-inch and 11-inch, and both feature what
Read more 8 May 2024
Lake Tsunamis are on the rise - Newsreel

Tsunamis in lakes pose a growing threat

In recent years the world has witnessed some terrifying tsunamis as undersea earthquakes sent mountains of rushing water inland. But that only happens in the sea –
Read more 8 May 2024