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Brisbane ferry and Story Bridge. | Newsreel

Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels

Brisbane public transport patronage has passed pre-COVID levels for the first time since the pandemic, with 50 cent fares luring back passengers. More than 15 million
Read more 5 September 2024
Computers in business environment | Newsreel

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to
Read more 5 September 2024
Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese

Advocacy group salutes departing Shorten

Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has acknowledged the work of Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten,
Read more 5 September 2024
Electrical equipment in power pole. | Newsreel

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and
Read more 5 September 2024
Storm and lightning in Australia. | Newsreel

BOM completes $866m, seven-year reboot

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has dropped the curtain on a seven-year, $866m program which overhauled its technology. BOM CEO Andrew Johnson said the Bureau closed its
Read more 5 September 2024
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Second M1 motors on as Connector takes shape

The $3 billion “Second M1” between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is taking shape with one million work hours clocked up on Stage 1. The Coomera Connector, sometimes
Read more 5 September 2024
Young child on tablet computer. | Newsreel

Social media giants called to reveal child stats

Social media companies have been ordered to provide information on how many children have signed up to their platforms in Australia. Under expanded powers, Australia’s
Read more 5 September 2024
Nickel refinery. | Newseel

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

An interactive online tool will showcase the investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The Federal Government this week launched the digital
Read more 4 September 2024
Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
Read more 4 September 2024
Crocodile. | Newsreel

It’s now illegal to ‘remain close’ to a crocodile

Crocs are off limits to Queenslanders, with new laws introduced this week to further limit human interaction with the prehistoric reptiles. The State Government has now
Read more 3 September 2024