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Gut research to unlock gravity’s pull on human health

The effect gravity has on human health will be put to the test through experiments in space, which were launched this week. Researchers from Melbourne’s La Trobe

Air Force tests Electronic Warfare capability

Australia’s ability to conduct Electronic Warfare (EW) has been tested in the skies over the Northern Territory. Wing Commander Alex Cave said Trial Swagman tested new

Green light for first Australian rocket launch in Queensland

A Queensland aerospace company has been given the green light to launch the first Australian-made rocket from Australian soil. Gilmour Space CEO Adam Gilmour said the

$7 billion missile defence boost for Navy

Australia will spend $7 billion on state-of-the-art long-range missiles systems to beef up the country’s air defences. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said

$245 million worth of tanks headed to Ukraine

Australia will supply almost 50 tanks to Ukraine in the largest contribution to the war effort since the Russian invasion. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said

Businesses late to pay at an increasing rate

Businesses are struggling to pay their bills, with late payments at their highest level in more than three years. The latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index (BRI)

Mars study fails to confirm ancient biosphere

Latest data from NASA’s Curiosity mission on Mars has failed to find evidence that the planet previously supported life. Samples collected by the Curiosity rover were

Defence hits the mark with Indigenous Procurement

The Australian Department of Defence not only bears the burden of protecting our shores, it is also propping up one of the Federal Government’s major procurement

Jupiter’s moon target for NASA ocean study

The first spacecraft dedicated to studying an ocean beyond Earth is due to blast off this week. NASA’s Europa Clipper, the largest the agency has ever built for a

Millions to drive innovative thinking in SEQ

A new innovation fund has been established through a billion-dollar partnership, involving all three levels of Government, aimed at boosting south-east Queensland. The

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