Consumers still being cautious with their spending - Newsreel

Cautious consumers hold back spending

Retail spending in Australia remains sluggish as cautious consumers continue to grapple with cost of living pressures. Seasonally adjusted retail turnover data, released
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US military funds QUT to target Parkinson’s

The US Department of Defense is funding QUT researchers to develop new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Associate Professor Richard Gordon and his team from the QUT
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K-pop group aespa help boost increase in CD sales - Newsreel

K-pop move helps drive CD resurgence

CDs and records, once believed defeated by the streaming era, are making a clear comeback as new-generation groups reboot packaged music. The latest round of the
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Businesses invest in greener vehicle fleets

Australian businesses are turning their fleets green with a threefold increase in investment in electric vehicles over the past 12 months. New Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
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Researchers find ‘missing link’ for fast charging

Researchers in the United States believe they have found the “missing link” that will allow batteries to be recharged within minutes. A team at the University of
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CSIRO moon-like testing centre in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Space innovators set course for Brisbane

Brisbane will host the world’s space innovators at an international conference later this year. The International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and
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Incoming Seqwater CEO Emma Thomas. | Newsreel

New Seqwater boss to lead Games body

Incoming Seqwater CEO Emma Thomson will plug the gap at the new Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority until a permanent chief is found. Ms Thomson was announced as
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Plans for Valley twin towers under scrutiny

Brisbane City Council is continuing to assess a development application for a two-tower 550-unit high-density mixed-use project in Fortitude Valley. Earlier this month,
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CTM and Virgin sponsorship deal for Yulari students.

Give back for National Reconciliation Week

Every year, Yalari founder Waverly Stanley AM and his wife managing director Llew Mullins, travel to regional and remote communities to meet promising First Nations Year
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Visitors return for thrills and 5D experiences

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld will feature at an international amusement park conference in Bangkok, as the industry celebrates visitor numbers returning to
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