Two Queensland companies were fined for illegally importing fire ant-infected turf into NSW. Photo: Qld Govt Two Queensland businesses were fined a total of $60,000 in the NSW Local Court for importing banned red fire ants across the state border. The government says both businesses were convicted of breaching biosecurity laws by transporting turf, soil,…
A descending construction elevator on the Brisbane CBD. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Olympic city of Brisbane is out of new office space as tenants turn to lease renewals and delay relocation, the Property Council of Australia says. The council’s finding was contained in its latest biannual Office Market Report (January 2025) into capital cities. The…
An artistic concept of what the vehicle will look like. Graphics: supplied An Australian X-ray technology company is to develop a full-body CT scanner vehicle for use in rural America. Adelaide-based Mico X has been awarded a US$16.4m (A$25m) contract from the US Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to build the scanner. The…