Mater Clinical Research Coordinator Tamara Powell and patient. | Newsreel

New therapy aims to repair nerves of MS patients

A new therapy being trailed in Brisbane has the potential for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to regain their quality of life. Researchers at Mater Hospital Brisbane
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Beekeepers. | Newsreel

Early warning system to protect beehives

New sensor-based technology has been developed to help commercial bee keepers reduce colony losses due to climate change and disease. A team from the University of
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Flooded town. | Newsreel

Insurers call for $30 billion fund for flood defence

Australia’s insurance industry has proposed a $30 billion fund to protect some of the country’s most flood-prone areas. In its policy recommendations in the lead up
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Isis Sugar Mill, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.

Biorefinery plans for Wide Bay sugar mill

A Wide Bay sugar mill will be used to test the feasibility of converting sugar mill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Australian technology developer Licella
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Australian cash. | Newsreel

Most Australians want cash mandate for businesses

Nearly every Australian supports a government mandate for businesses to continue to accept cash. A survey by consumer group Choice found 97 percent of Aussies thought it
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Queensland Police Service (QPS) Commissioner Steve Gollschewski. | Newsreel

Police shooting prompts personal first aid kit rollout

The use of a personal tourniquet to save a Queensland police officer shot on duty this year has promoted a government rollout of new first aid kits. State Police
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Piggy bank Australia. | Newsreel

Should you worry super is invested in private markets?

By Mark Melatos If you are a member of a super fund, some of your long-term savings are probably invested in private markets. Public markets are familiar to most of us
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Kit McConnell. | Newsreel

IOC Sports Director to shape Brisbane 2032 program

A homegrown talent will leverage his experience with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Sydney 2000 Games to shape the sporting program at the Brisbane
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Robot material. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting robots mimic material

Researchers have created a robot collective which mimics material and can change form as needed. An international team from America’s UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) and TU
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Singer-songwriter Roberta Flack. | Newsreel

Relive Roberta Flack’s Top 10 Billboard hits

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Roberta Flack has died aged 88. American music and entertainment magazine Billboard said Flack, who was reported as passing away
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