$40m boost to Toowoomba mining tech manufacturer
A Toowoomba company is the first to benefit from a Federal Government program to boost sovereign manufacturing capabilities.
Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has secured
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‘Dry phase’ fear after abrupt global fresh water drop
NASA satellites have picked up an abrupt drop in global fresh water that has showed no signs of recovery over the past decade.
A team of international scientists,
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Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth
Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification.
The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report
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Australians less trusting of Artificial Intelligence
Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more mainstream, Australians are becoming less trusting of the technology.
The latest How Australians feel about the rise
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Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people
Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active.
A new study, released by the American
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Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes
Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience.
A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
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Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions
More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
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Are Brisbane’s rivers of opportunity floating away?
By Shane Rodgers
Over time, Brisbane has often referred to itself as a “river city”. For good reason. We have a river and, by global standards, it is a pretty good
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Wearable art creators chase a summer of inspiration
The Australian Wearable Arts Festival has beefed up its prize pool, with entries now open for the 2025 event.
Festival co-founder and curator Wendy Roe said the August
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Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness
Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road.
The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
Read more18 November 2024