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AI R&D investment soars in latest ABS stats

Research and development investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has grown by more than 140 percent over the past four years. New data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more 25 August 2025
Queensland and India flags.

Renewed focus on Queensland-India business ties

A three-year strategy has been developed to strengthen ties between Queensland and India. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new
Read more 22 August 2025
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers. | Newsreel

The long ‘to do’ list from the economic roundtable

By Michelle Grattan As Jim Chalmers was navigating his economic reform roundtable, his colleague Mark Butler on Wednesday took a dive from the 10-metre board into the
Read more 22 August 2025
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Most workers see AI as a support not a threat

Most Australians believe artificial intelligence (AI) will allow them to do their jobs better, not replace them. A new survey from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA)
Read more 22 August 2025
Cassowaries. | Newsreel

Cassowary release first in Far North Queensland

For the first time, sibling cassowaries have been released into the wilds of Far North Queensland after almost a year in care. State Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Lewis said
Read more 22 August 2025
Dr Biplob Pramanik and Dr Nilufa Sultana. | Newsreel

New waste treatment process targets fatbergs

Australian researchers have developed a new wastewater treatment system that will help prevent “fatbergs” forming. Senior lead researcher Dr Biplob Pramanik, form
Read more 22 August 2025
Wet Tropics, Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Wet Tropics a hot topic for creative artists

Queensland’s Wet Tropics will be the focus of a special publication produced through an artist-in-residence initiative highlighting Australia’s World Heritage
Read more 22 August 2025
Child drinking cola. | Newsreel

Cameras capture children exposed to unhealthy marketing

A study which placed cameras on children found they were exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol, and gambling marketing more than 70 times every day. Researchers from the
Read more 21 August 2025
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More than 100 scam sites shutdown weekly. See examples

More than 100 scam investment websites are taken down in Australia every week, with social media ads now in the sights of the regulator. Australian Securities and
Read more 21 August 2025
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Southern ice disappearing quicker than the Arctic

Antarctic sea ice is disappearing far quicker than ice in the northern hemisphere, heightening concerns around accelerated coastal sea level rises. A new Australian-led
Read more 21 August 2025