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Queensland caravan parks are approaching capacity as desperate tenants settle

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Queensland caravan park owners say they have been forced to evict desperate tenants as more people flock to holiday accommodation in search of a home. The lack of available rental property means that many Queensland residents and families are dumped in caravan parkings, and some are reaching their capacity. Ashanya Palms Holiday Village’s Tanya Forster …

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How can machine learning advance graphene innovation?

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In the last five years, the discovery and significant interest in twisted bilayer graphene has given rise to a completely new subfield in advanced materials science and quantum physics: twistronics. In a new study, scientists apply machine learning algorithms to find out more about this extraordinary phenomenon. Image credit: CNStock / Shutterstock.com Discovering the magic …

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China says it has “no intention” of building a military base in the Solomon Islands, Penny Wong visits Fiji as part of Pacific re-establishment

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China “has no intention” of building a military base in the Solomon Islands. Key points: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will hear Pacific on climate China will seek an agreement with 10 countries in the Pacific Islands, according to a draft statement The local media in Honiara are …

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‘Son of Satan’: A man imprisoned for 25 years for depraved attacks on women

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Loading “The community is fed up with the cowardice of men like you,” Riddell said. “The sinister nature of partner violence is exacerbated by the fact that it is often hidden. A secret scourge for the community.” Despite appearing in court almost every year of his adult life, the court heard that men had avoided …

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Sony is increasing PS5 production to “never before” levels

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If you’ve been waiting patiently to buy a PlayStation 5, you’ll soon be able to choose whether Sony’s production plans are being developed. As reported by Reuters (Opens in new window), Sony is preparing to increase production, with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan saying in an investor briefing that “we are planning significant increases. …

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Pivotal Homes went into liquidation, says operations are not viable amid pressures from construction

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Gold Coast builder Pivotal Homes, which has built more than 1,500 homes during its 15 years of operation, has been liquidated. Key points: Pivotal Homes went into liquidation Thursday afternoon Its director says rising costs have made operations unfeasible The company has 16 employees on the Gold Coast “Unfortunately, the rising costs that are affecting …

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