How flammable is your part of Australia?
By Marta Yebra
This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap.
This
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New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime
Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals.
In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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Streamers unique POV exposes police life
Two popular online streamers gave future police officers a real-life point of view of what to expect as a Queensland Police Service recruit.
Vindooly and Berticuss
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Coffee a day puts our hearts in-synch
Many use a daily shot of caffeine as a “heart-starter”, with scientists now confirming we can use the term more literally.
New Australian-led research has shown a
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Record manufacturing numbers drive business turnover
Australian manufacturing recorded a record 7 percent increase in business turnover in September.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed overall
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US investors look into Australian clean energy sector
More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector.
Federal Climate Change and Energy
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The “golden tonsils” of John Laws fall silent, aged 90
By Denis Muller
John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at
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Shoppers not alone exploring Black Friday sales
Black Friday sales are set to be put under the microscope to ensure consumers are not being duped.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct
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National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research
A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research.
Dr
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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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