Business Free falling into PNG war tribute AUSTRALIAN Army personnel recently parachuted into Papua New Guinea for the 80th anniversary of the World War II Nadzab Landings. Rob Mellett 13 Dec 2023
Development Popular drink lines head to Ipswich TWO of Suntory’s most popular lines, energy drink V Energy and alcoholic beverage Suntory -196, will be the first brands to be made at its new plant in Ipswich. The $400 million manufacturing and distribution facility at Swanbank is expected to... Brian Bennion 29 Nov 2023
Ipswich AI tech keeps eye out for koalas PIONEERING researchers at the forefront of saving the koala have welcomed a funding boost for extra AI technology to map the marsupial’s movements. Rob Mellett 11 Oct 2023
Rural Review Is 3D printed food an answer to curbing waste? IF YOU think 3D printed food exists only within the realms of futuristic possibilities, you’d be wrong. Lara Hart 23 Aug 2023
City Life Local business’ war on waste helps environment MORE than 50 tonnes worth of car batteries per year has been saved from landfill in the last 14 years thanks to a recycling initiative launched by Battery World Ipswich. Brian Bennion 26 Jul 2023
Technology Aged care builds on success of TV projects LEADING national aged care provider Infinite Care has partnered with Intergenerational Learning Australia to launch an online intergenerational program with Gold Coast school Coomera Anglican College. Staff Writers 13 Jun 2023
Ipswich CSI works to address problem gambling CLUB Services Ipswich has joined more than 50 clubs in adopting OK2PLAY? technology to address problem gambling. Brian Bennion 24 May 2023
Technology Drone deliveries take flight CALIFORNIA-based aviation company Wing began drone delivery services in the Springfield region last week. Staff Writers 27 Apr 2023
Technology Toys make the naughty list THE Office of Fair Trading has identified 17 unsafe toys on the market during this year’s Operation Safe Christmas. Brian Bennion 21 Dec 2022
Technology Springfield in shopping drones plan SPRINGFIELD Central will play host to a futuristic shopping experience next year due to a collaboration between leading property group Mirvac and on-demand drone delivery service Wing. Rob Mellett 09 Nov 2022
Technology The melting pot: Ipswich researchers develop lava like fire retardant coating One of the Earth’s hottest substances was used as the muse for the design of a non-toxic, fire extinguishing coating that could save buildings from the devastating effects of fire. Ivy Mullins 19 Jan 2022
Technology Artificial intelligence joins the fight against bushfires The University of Queensland and Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, are partnering to develop a real-time bushfire hazard detection and warning system using artificial intelligence (AI). Ivy Mullins 22 Dec 2021
Technology Could digital platforms help those in suicide crisis? Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland have found online forums could help people contemplating suicide. Ivy Mullins 08 Dec 2021
Technology The damage of social media: who is responsible to protect our kids from the artificial intelligence ‘mean girl’ It’s been long suspected there are dangers for teenagers hidden between social media clicks. a leaked internal document from Facebook, who owns Instagram, now proves the hunch was true. Ivy Mullins 13 Oct 2021
Technology A look inside USQ’s $7M engineering lab makeover To call the University of Southern Queensland’s new Engineering Lab an ‘extension’ is an understatement. Ivy Mullins 06 Oct 2021
