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Hydrogen tanks. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar deal to fast-track green steel

Australia is a step closer to establishing its first ultra-low-carbon steelmaking operation, with a billion-dollar contract signed by a Sydney-based
Read more15 April 2025
Australian pavillion Expo 2025

World Expo honour for Australian beef

Australia has beefed up its sustainability credentials at World Expo 2025, which started in Osaka, Japan, this week. The event, which runs until October and is expected
Read more15 April 2025
Family having fun on the beach. | Newsreel

Holidays align to drive bumper $6 billion spend

The combination of school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day is expected to drive consumer spending to more than $6 billion over this period. New data from ANZ shows the
Read more15 April 2025
Brisbane floods 2011

Brisbane’s climate risk among highest in Australia

Brisbane’s inner-city area is Australia’s fifth most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to new data from the Climate Council. Climate Councillor
Read more15 April 2025
GLAD packaging. | Newsreel

$8.25 million fine for ‘ocean plastic’ claims

The makers of GLAD products have been fined more than $8 million for misleading consumers about the type of recycled plastic used in some of their bags. The Federal
Read more14 April 2025
Sunshine Coast infrastructure roundtable. | Newsreel

First stop in public transport infrastructure journey

The first of many meetings to deliver public transport infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was held on
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Children in back of car. | Newsreel

Sound shown to lessen motion sickness

A special sound may hold the key alleviating motion sickness in travellers. Researchers from Japan’s Nagoya University have discovered that stimulating the inner ear
Read more14 April 2025
Pregnant woman driving. | Newsreel

Missing seatbelt advice increases risk during pregnancy

Most pregnant Australians are not advised on the correct way to wear seatbelts in vehicles, with more than 40 percent increasing the risk of harm to themselves and their
Read more14 April 2025
Kayakers on Moreton Bay, Queensland. | Newsreel

Stormwater focus to make Moreton Bay litter-free

A multi-million plan is under way to rid Moreton Bay of litter over the next five years. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the $35 million project would involve
Read more14 April 2025
Suburban housing. | Newsreel

Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes

Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak
Read more14 April 2025