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Person wearing robotic shorts. | Newsreel

Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly

Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled
Read more 19 November 2024
Fresh water supplies have dwindled globally - Newsreel

‘Dry phase’ fear after abrupt global fresh water drop

NASA satellites have picked up an abrupt drop in global fresh water that has showed no signs of recovery over the past decade. A team of international scientists,
Read more 19 November 2024
Woman looking sceptical. | Newsreel

Australians less trusting of Artificial Intelligence

Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more mainstream, Australians are becoming less trusting of the technology. The latest How Australians feel about the rise
Read more 19 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Biometrics graphic. | Newsreel

Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes

Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience. A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
Read more 19 November 2024
Sad woman at chemist. | Newsreel

Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions

More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
Read more 19 November 2024
View travelling behind tanker truck. | Newsreel

Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness

Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road. The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
Read more 18 November 2024
Australian cash. | Newsreel

Government prepares cash mandate for business

The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world. Federal Treasurer
Read more 18 November 2024
2024 Pacific Cup AFL, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

International Aussie Rules on Sunshine Coast

Australian Rules Football without an Australian on the field will draw spectators to the Sunshine Coast this week as the AFL goes international. The 2024 Pacific Cup
Read more 18 November 2024
Family worried about bills. | Newsreel

NAB in court over hardship support applications

National Australia Bank (NAB) is being sued over the handling of hardship applications from hundreds of vulnerable clients. The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more 18 November 2024