Rendered image of future electric plane.

Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have
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Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the
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AMSL Aero Vertiia aircraft. | Newsreel

Australian first in long-range, emissions-free flying

Australia’s first passenger-capable, emission-free, long-range electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has taken to the skies. New South Wales-based
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Mini city Cornell University

Mini city maps safer automated transport future

A mini city in the United States is plotting the path to safer automated vehicles in urban areas. The 1:25 scale “smart” metropolis occupies a 6m x 6m lab at Cornell
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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
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Australia Post delivery woman handing parcel to child.

Weekend posties back on the streets this Saturday

Australia Post will re-introduce weekend delivery from Saturday to cope with increased holiday season demand. Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce
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VDI assembled Yutong buses. | Newsreel

Chinese electric buses bound for Brisbane

Chinese electric buses will be assembled in Brisbane, following the opening of a new facility at Eagle Farm. In a statement, Austrade said China-based company Yutong
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Virgin and Qantas plane tails. | Newsreel

Domestic airfares spike in wake of Rex’s departure

Domestic airfares between Australia’s major cities have increased by more than 13 percent since the exit of Rex from key routes. The latest Australian Competition and
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Logan Motorway, Queensland. | Newsreel

Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans

South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane. In a statement, toll-road
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Woman using e-gate at airport. | Newsreel

Forget the passport, digital travel has landed

A fully digital international travel journey has been completed in Asia for the first time, paving the way for increased efficiency for global jetsetters. The
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