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OECD predicts stable growth as global inflation eases

The global economy has turned the corner, with inflation easing and real incomes improving around the world. The OECD‘s Interim Economic Outlook found global
Read more 26 September 2024
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Exit trafficking on Australian Federal Police radar

An arrest in New South Wales this week has shone a light on the little-known crime of exit trafficking. Australian Federal Police Detective Acting Inspector Emmanuel
Read more 26 September 2024
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The Star Gold Coast secures luxury Hyatt hotel

The Hyatt hotel group will introduce its luxury brand Andaz into the Australia-Pacific region through a presence at The Star Gold Coast integrated resort. Hyatt
Read more 26 September 2024
Industrial robot numbers are growing rapidly - Newsreel

Global robot population growing rapidly

The number of industrial robots in the world has more than tripled in the past 10 years with half a million new units coming online in the last year alone. The latest
Read more 26 September 2024
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New approach to understanding impact of brain injuries

Australian scientists have used a new approach to determine the long-term impact of a single brain injury. The Monash University-led research used blood tests and MRI
Read more 26 September 2024
Drug-resistant bugs have moved to the top of the global health agenda - Newsreel

Worrying trend in the war against bacteria

Global attention is turning this week to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria and the “alarmingly slow” development of new antibiotics. The UN General Assembly is
Read more 25 September 2024
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Six out of 10 children talk to strangers online daily

More than 60 percent of children interact online with people they don’t know on a daily basis, despite being aware of the dangers of grooming. A global study,
Read more 25 September 2024
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Court hands down $12.9m greenwashing fine

Australia’s largest penalty to date for greenwashing has been handed down by the Federal Court. In the judgement, Justice Michael O’Bryan ordered Vanguard
Read more 25 September 2024
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Inflation lowest in three years at 2.7 percent

Australia’s inflation rate is the lowest in three years, dropping to 2.7 percent in August. A day after the Reserve Bank decided against an interest rate cut due to
Read more 25 September 2024
First impressions are a strong driver of decisions - Newsreel

First impressions drive rash decisions

We are told that first impressions are often the most powerful. And sometimes we are told we are better to sleep on it. New research shows that both propositions are
Read more 25 September 2024