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Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) are ready to get to work in Western Australia’s mining sector. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore
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Associate Professor Michael Menden

AI-created digital twins predict patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence has been used to create digital twins of patients to predict the effectiveness of medical treatments. Researchers from the University of
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Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
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$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of
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Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging

Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits. Flinders
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New link to US as subsea cable lands in Maroochydore

Australia’s second direct digital link to the United States has landed on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the groundbreaking
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Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
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GenAi an opportunity for digital inclusion

Australians who speak a language other than English at home are embracing Generative AI tools, according to a new study. Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas, from RMIT
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Queensland businesses seeking AI support

Close to three quarters of Queensland businesses have only a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), despite one in four expecting AI and technology to
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Thomas Conroy and his SensVita device.

No-touch sensor option for hard-to-monitor patients

A medical innovation is moving past current conversations around wearable devices and monitors for remote care, to a new no-touch product using radio waves. United
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