Empty airport lounge. | Newsreel

Growth data reflects 90s recession numbers

The Australian economy grew slightly last quarter, with the annual growth rate the lowest in more than 30 years, excluding the pandemic. Latest data from the Australian
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Outgoing Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra. | Newsreel

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra has resigned, as the group moves to merge with the National Retail Association. The head of the leading national
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Nickel refinery. | Newseel

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

An interactive online tool will showcase the investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The Federal Government this week launched the digital
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Worker being confronted by angry customers

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted
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A new technique allows plastic bags to be vaporised and recycled - Newsreel

New technique vaporises plastic for reuse

A new technique has been developed to “vaporise” plastics and use the resulting hydrocarbon to create new products. A team at the University of California-Berkeley
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McCullough Robertson Joint Managing Partner Guy Humble gives his insights on mediation.

The vital role of mediation in preserving relationships

By Guy Humble In a world where all-too-often people and organisations find themselves in costly disputes, mediation has become an important part of the armoury in trying
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Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
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Family with electric car and solar panels on home. | Newsreel

Rooftop solar passes 50% penetration in Queensland

More Queensland homes have rooftop solar than don’t, the only state in Australia to have more than 50 percent take up of the technology. A new Climate Council report
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Woman checking wearable activity tracker. | Newsreel

Wearable exercise tech can also detect COVID

Wearable technology used during exercise has been shown to be effective in screening for illnesses, like COVID. A new University of South Australia study has revealed
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Woman searching online. | Newsreel

Job ads fall as labour market finds balance

The number of employment ads in Australia has dropped by almost 30 percent since a post-pandemic peak in late 2022. The latest ANZ-Indeed Job Ads data showed a decline
Read more 4 September 2024