Kim Zorn, Princess Polly. | Newsreel

Gold Coast businesses star in e-commerce stakes

Three Gold Coast business people have been recognised as being among Australia’s best e-commerce operators. Kim Zorn, Jennifer Gilbert and Tara McKeon were named in
Read more 24 February 2025
Majorana 1 Microsoft. \ Newsreel

A million qubits is a big deal, no quibbling

By Stephan Rachel Researchers at Microsoft have announced the creation of the first “topological qubits” in a device that stores information in an exotic state of
Read more 24 February 2025
Farm workers. | Newsreel

United call for labour hire regulator in ag sector

Unions and business have united to urge beefed up oversight of employment practices in Australia’s agriculture sector. A report commissioned by Woolworths and the
Read more 24 February 2025
Researcher in lab. | Newsreel

Australian scientists disarm molecular cancer trigger

Australian scientists have been able to “switch off” a molecule linked to a range of cancers. Monash University researchers, in Melbourne, said the molecule was one
Read more 24 February 2025
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia. | Newsreel

Queensland sport tech to reveal its magic

Eight Queensland start-ups will finetune their sport tech innovation through a program which culminate in a showcase during a National Rugby League (NRL) event in
Read more 24 February 2025
Whyalla steelworks, South Australia. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bank for green iron projects

One billion dollars has been earmarked to support green iron manufacturing in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new Green Iron Investment Fund would
Read more 21 February 2025
Cathode powder production for lithium-ion batteries. | Newsreel

$30 million support for new battery process

A Queensland manufacturing company has been awarded a $30 million grant to improve the quality of lithium-ion batteries. Brisbane-based VSPC will use the funding to
Read more 21 February 2025
Guy Sebastian. | Newsreel

Guy Sebastian hits the big screen in Hindi Vindi

Australia’s Bollywood feature film Hindi Vindi, staring music star Guy Sebastian, hits cinemas next week. Industry website FilmInk reports the movie will mark
Read more 21 February 2025
Person gaming. | Newsreel

Growing season for future game developers

Emerging game creators will converge on the Sunshine Coast from next month to take part in a new skills development program. Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek
Read more 20 February 2025
Female worker. | Newsreel

Women drive January employment numbers

Unemployment ticked up to 4.1 percent in January, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS Head of Labour Statistics Bjorn Jarvis
Read more 20 February 2025