Fake name and bomb chatter lands air traveller in court
A Brisbane man who took a domestic flight under a friend’s name and spoke about a bomb on a plane has appeared in court and been fined.
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase
A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
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Living Lab connects thousands of energy users
Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
The CSIRO’s new National
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Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance
A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees.
CPA Australia
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World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane.
Queensland Primary Industries Minister
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Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board
A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board.
Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and
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LED tech to replace needle when in dentist’s chair
A new LED tool designed in Brisbane to speed up recovery after dental surgery may also reduce the need for the pre-procedure needle.
Developed by researchers at Griffith
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Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years
Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade.
New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
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Gold Coast provides canvas for Bleach Festival 2025
The Gold Coast’s Bleach Festival is back for 2025 with floating sky whales, Jeff Koons, and three world premieres as part of a new ambitious program.
Acclaimed artist
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Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence
South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content.
The
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