Man filling up car with petrol. | Newsreel

City household fuel bills top $100 per week

The cost of transport for Australians rose by almost three times the rate of inflation last year, with most now paying more than $100 per week for fuel. New data from
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Artists grapple with copyright issues in a world of generative AI - Newsreel

Generative AI opens new frontiers of legal challenges

Artificial intelligence, and generative AI in particular, has created a pandora’s box of issues for Australia artists seeking to protect the copyright of their
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Small business owner. | Newsreel

More than half of small retailers missing budgets

More than half of Australia’s small retailers are not meeting their financial targets, with the majority worried about a downturn in consumer spending. The latest
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Baby and father

Babies’ development helped by quick responses

Researchers have used a robot car to show a baby’s development is linked to the timeliness of responses they receive when interacting. A team from Cornell University,
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Boost for light-weight lithium batteries

An innovative Brisbane tech company has been awarded $1.7 million to fast-track development of a light-weight lithium battery. Li-S Energy will use the Federal Industry
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Selfies in the natural environment are putting wildlife and plants at risk - Newsreel

Selfie frenzy damaging natural assets

The quest for nature-based selfies on social media is causing damage to ecosystems and disrupting the breeding and feeding patterns of animals. Australian researchers
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Baby and doctor. | Newsreel

Queensland babies in genetic screening trial

Thousands of Queensland newborns will be screened for genetic illnesses under a trial program. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will use a $5.5 Federal
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Sick child coughing

Spike in children hospitalised with flu

The number of Queensland children under five hospitalised with the flu has doubled in a week, prompting warnings from the State Government. State Health Minister Shannon
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Paris OIympics: All Australian results from every day

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Sunday, August 11:   Athletics Women’s Marathon: Australia (Jessica Stenson) 11th Australia (Genevieve Gregson)
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Soldier at computer. | Newsreel

Cyber elevated to join ADF’s warfighting services

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has elevated information warfare to sit alongside traditional services in its capabilities. The new Cyber Command has sharpened the
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