Chinese spending on R&D went from 4 per cent of the global total in 2000 to 26 per cent in 2023. Photos: stock China is driving an upsurge in global spending on research and development (R&D) as the world total nearly tripled to US$2.75 trillion in 2023. The UN World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently…
UTAS Stadium will hosts the Hawks for two more years. Photo: UTAS Stadium/Twitter (X) The Tasmanian Government has signed a $9.1m two-year deal with AFL club Hawthorn to play eight home games in the island state. Sports Minister Nick Duigan says the deal for 2026 and 2027 continues a 24-year partnership with the Hawks. “With…
Qld Rail is warning against trespassing on its tracks in SE Queensland. Photo: Qld Rail/Twitter (X) Queensland Rail is warning against a dangerous new trespassing trend in the state’s south-east after close calls were filmed on CCTV last year. Footage released by them shows people cutting corners over tracks to make trains, jumping off the…
The ore carrier Kokoo berthed at Noumea. Pictures: French Customs/ABF The Australian Border Force (ABF) has helped French customs officers in Noumea seize a record haul of illegal tobacco bound for Australia. Nearly 76 tonnes of contraband cigarettes, worth almost A$57m, was found hidden in an ore carrier that authorities believe was intended to serve…