Toxic microplastics ‘upcycled’ into graphene
North Queensland researchers have developed a process to convert microplastics into a product harder than diamond.
James Cook University Professor Mohan Jacob said the
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Rock music legends take to the stage
If rock music is where you find your beat, these upcoming tours featuring classic legends deserve a spot in your diary.
Critics have labelled Tina – The Tina Turner
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Young more open to drinking recycled water
Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future.
New research from global professional services firm GHD
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It is never too late to reboot your career
By Shane Rodgers
I have always loved this quote: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” The line is generally attributed to 1800s author George Eliot
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Brisbane aeromedical hub a ‘super base’
Work has started on a $420m Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport, which will house key Queensland health aerial services and be the biggest precinct of its type in the
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Esports classroom enhances skills of the future
Students in a Redbank Plains school, south-west of Brisbane, are honing their esports skills and challenging all-comers.
St Ann’s School, in the Ipswich suburb, has
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Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves
Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines.
A study by the George Institute for Global
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Wage rises show signs of slowing
Wages rose by more than four percent over the past 12 months but recent figures suggest the rises are coming off the boil
The seasonally-adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI),
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Earbud devices to combat drowsy driving
New earbud devices have been developed that will detect if the wearer is becoming dangerously sleepy.
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley say the device
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Brisbane turns red for Red Cross milestone
A red hue will descend over Brisbane tonight as landmarks light up to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross.
Australian Red Cross CEO Andrew Colvin
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