Brisbane Metro begins operation in city’s south
Brisbane’s long-awaited Metro system begins operation today, with a route between Eight Miles Plains and the University of Queensland the first to carry fare-paying
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New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’
A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps.
Researchers at
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Coral bleaching answer is blowin’ in the wind
Just as we mortals crave a cooling breeze during a hot summer, so does our iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Scientists from Melbourne’s Monash University have found that the
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Blood test can confirm heart attack in minutes
A new blood test has been developed which can detect a heart attack within minutes, instead of hours.
Researchers at John Hopkins University said the new test could
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Deep fake video calls join cyber security threat list
Companies are starting to report “deep fake attacks” where artificial intelligence is used to impersonate people on video calls.
Business Aspect Cyber Security and
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Australia Post spreads it wings with new planes
Australia Post has upgraded its aerial fleet bringing on two new Airbus freighters in the lead-up to the Christmas eCommerce boom.
Australia Post General Manager Premium
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Plan to increase building heights in Birtinya
Building heights in the Kawana Waters suburb of Birtinya will increase to up to 18 storeys, as Sunshine Coast Council looks to increase housing supply in the
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Queensland prisoner phone network goes digital
Queensland’s prisoner telephone system has been upgraded resulting in lower call costs for inmates and increased security.
In a statement, Queensland Corrective
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Experienced officers boost Queensland police ranks
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has inducted its largest ever cohort of international and interstate officer transfers.
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said
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Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance
New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s
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