Technology not enough to reach net zero
A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the
Read more6 September 2024
Extra billions to end gender-based violence
A new multi-billion-dollar investment in the prevention of family violence will include improved information-sharing across jurisdictions and a review of state alcohol
Read more6 September 2024
Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels
Brisbane public transport patronage has passed pre-COVID levels for the first time since the pandemic, with 50 cent fares luring back passengers.
More than 15 million
Read more5 September 2024
Monster galaxy 12.8 billion years in the making
Astronomers are watching two galaxies merge 12.8 billion years ago as they create one of the brightest objects in the Universe.
An international team of researchers are
Read more5 September 2024
Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review
Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to
Read more5 September 2024
Advocacy group salutes departing Shorten
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has acknowledged the work of Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten,
Read more5 September 2024
Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard
Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners.
In new CommBank
Read more5 September 2024
Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses
A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year.
NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and
Read more5 September 2024
Hope that old dogs can learn new tricks
Researchers have uncovered a process to reverse the brain’s ageing process which inhibits new learning.
A team from the Max Planck Institute for Biological
Read more5 September 2024
BOM completes $866m, seven-year reboot
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has dropped the curtain on a seven-year, $866m program which overhauled its technology.
BOM CEO Andrew Johnson said the Bureau closed its
Read more5 September 2024