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Travellers back biometrics to speed up airport processes

Most Australians travelling overseas would embrace biometrics in an effort speed up their airport experience. A recent international survey of frequent flyers across G20
Read more 19 November 2024
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Cost pressures prevent disadvantaged filling prescriptions

More than 10 percent of Australia’s most vulnerable people have gone without prescribed medication, due to cost, in the past 12 months, according to the latest
Read more 19 November 2024
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Are Brisbane’s rivers of opportunity floating away?

By Shane Rodgers Over time, Brisbane has often referred to itself as a “river city”. For good reason. We have a river and, by global standards, it is a pretty good
Read more 19 November 2024
Wearable Art Festival Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Wearable art creators chase a summer of inspiration

The Australian Wearable Arts Festival has beefed up its prize pool, with entries now open for the 2025 event. Festival co-founder and curator Wendy Roe said the August
Read more 19 November 2024
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Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness

Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road. The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
Read more 18 November 2024
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Government prepares cash mandate for business

The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world. Federal Treasurer
Read more 18 November 2024
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Cash decline is encouraging rash spending habits

The move away from cash is leading to more impulsive and unnecessary purchase decisions, a new study has found. Research from the University of Surrey found that
Read more 18 November 2024
Macaw Parrot. | Newsreel

Detox gene the key to parrots’ array of colours

Scientists have unlocked how parrots can display rainbow colours in their plumage, identifying a gene they manipulate to dazzle admirers. The international team
Read more 18 November 2024
2024 Pacific Cup AFL, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

International Aussie Rules on Sunshine Coast

Australian Rules Football without an Australian on the field will draw spectators to the Sunshine Coast this week as the AFL goes international. The 2024 Pacific Cup
Read more 18 November 2024
Couple looking at avocados in supermarket. | Newsreel

$300m of Aussie avocados poised for China

Australian avocados are set to land in Chinese kitchens, following a recent industry-level deal. Avocados Australia‘s CEO John Tyas said a $300m purchase agreement
Read more 18 November 2024