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Field days ‘boost farmer health and social wellbeing’

Agricultural field days are playing a new and important role in farmer health and social well-being, according to the National Farmers Federation. NFF president David
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Online resource supports surrogacy journey

A new website is providing support for Australians investigating surrogacy. The Federal Government’s Surrogacy in Australia website provides intending parents the
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Facial recognition rules loom over privacy fears

The use of facial recognition technology is facing tighter restrictions as data and identity theft becomes rampant. Even China, which has long been associated with using
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Mine managers in hard hats and hi-viz. | Newsreel

Billions lost in mining investment pipeline

Eighty percent of proposed energy and resources projects never see the light of day, costing Australia an estimated $68 billion each year. A Minerals Council of
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Workplace tech boom requires new IT literacy

Queensland firms are needing to lift their information technology (IT) skills to a new level as technology moves deeper and faster into workplaces. Jobs Queensland
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Students ‘not to blame’ for rental crisis

International students have minimal impact on Australia’s rental market, according to a new report. Countering commentary that the influx of overseas students is a
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Business events data to shape strategies

A new business events data dashboard aims to help the sector better understand and cater for attendees. Created by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) the interactive,
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Man in hoodie scamming on computer.| Newsreel

Job scams impacting most vulnerable

More Australians are falling victim to job scams as people look for part-time work to ease cost-of living pressures. A report from the National Anti-Scam Centre showed
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Frizelle joins Racing Queensland Board

Gold Coast businesswoman Rebecca Frizelle has been appointed to the Racing Queensland Board, the only new member of the group. Chair Steve Wilson was re-appointed,
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Dangerous drivers now face 20 years in jail

Major increases in penalties for dangerous driving could see guilty motorists jailed for up to 20 years. In an instance where a driver has evaded police while driving
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