Business
Barrenjoey Capital Partners Chief Economist Jo Masters - Newsreel

Economy

Childless suburbs loom in a world of inequality

Australia is facing the prospect of childless suburbs as the housing affordability crisis creates an unprecedented intergenerational divide. This is happening in a world
Read more 10 September 2025
Victoria Park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business

Architects set to unleash visions for Brisbane 2032 stadium

Leading architects have two weeks to stake their claim to design the Brisbane 2032 Victoria Park stadium and new National Aquatic Centre. Games Independent
Read more 10 September 2025
Housing

Business, Economy, Finances, People, Property

Housing mismatch sparks Great Housing Divide

Australia is creating a Great Housing Divide with small households living in larger dwellings, while thousands struggle to find a home. The stark mismatch between the
Read more 10 September 2025
Moon boarding pass. | Newsree

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Travel

Collect your boarding pass to the Moon

The chance has arrived for you to go to the Moon … well your name at least. NASA has opened up the departure lounge for its Artemis II flight to Earth’s natural
Read more 10 September 2025
Kangaroo Point bridge. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Retail, Tourism, Travel

Brisbane River open for business under new plans

Business will be buzzing on the Brisbane River with plans to open up pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there
Read more 10 September 2025
Rice fields

Business, Education, Research & Science, Rural

World-leading rice research centre to tackle water issues

A world-leading rice research facility will be operational next year, with work started on a site in central New South Wales. Rice Breeding Australia (RBA) CEO Dr
Read more 10 September 2025

Infrastructure
Barrenjoey Capital Partners Chief Economist Jo Masters - Newsreel

Economy

Childless suburbs loom in a world of inequality

Australia is facing the prospect of childless suburbs as the housing affordability crisis creates an unprecedented intergenerational divide. This is happening in a world
Read more 10 September 2025
Victoria Park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business

Architects set to unleash visions for Brisbane 2032 stadium

Leading architects have two weeks to stake their claim to design the Brisbane 2032 Victoria Park stadium and new National Aquatic Centre. Games Independent
Read more 10 September 2025
Kangaroo Point bridge. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Retail, Tourism, Travel

Brisbane River open for business under new plans

Business will be buzzing on the Brisbane River with plans to open up pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there
Read more 10 September 2025
Story Bridge repairs. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Tourism, Transport, Travel

Quick-step workers fast-track bridge footpath opening

Pedestrians will have access to the Story Bridge sooner than expected with work on re-opening the city-side footpath running ahead of schedule. Brisbane Lord Mayor
Read more 10 September 2025
Transgrid’s Buronga substation. | Newsreel

Business, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure

World-leading substation online in New South Wales

One of the biggest and most sophisticated substations in the southern hemisphere has been completed in south-western New South Wales. Transgrid’s Buronga substation
Read more 5 September 2025
Adelaide Street tunnel smoke testing.

Business, Community, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Transport, Travel

Community access to Adelaide Street tunnel before opening

Brisbane residents will be able to walk through the new Adelaide Steet tunnel before it becomes buses only at the end of the month. A community day will be held on
Read more 3 September 2025

Legal
Working from home. | Newsreel

Economy

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025
The Queensland town of Barcaldine - Newsreel

Business

Law firm takes pilgrimage back to its ‘Barcy’ roots

The tiny western Queensland town of Barcaldine has a habit of boxing above its weight. With an official population of just 1540 (plus 60,000 sheep) and a remote location
Read more Partner content
Elderly woman grieving. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Legal, Professional Services

Superannuation death wishes the great unknown

Thousands of grieving families are at risk of not being in control of one of their largest assets after a death. New research from Super Consumers Australia found more
Read more 28 August 2025
Taylor Swift Eras - Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including
Read more 26 August 2025
Moving, parents and child in new home bonding together, unpacking boxes for family time

Business, Community, Legal, Property, Support & Services

Builders driving fresh approach to community housing

Infrastructure companies are helping to move the dial on Australia’s housing supply challenges by factoring community housing into major developments. This is not only
Read more Partner content
Kristina Karlsson

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Local, Manufacturing, People, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
Read more Partner content

Mining & Resources
Transgrid’s Buronga substation. | Newsreel

Business

World-leading substation online in New South Wales

One of the biggest and most sophisticated substations in the southern hemisphere has been completed in south-western New South Wales. Transgrid’s Buronga substation
Read more 5 September 2025
Woman snorkelling in Australia. | Newsreel

Economy

Marine sector dives in and steps on the gas

Booming domestic tourism and increased natural gas activity have contributed to an almost 20 percent jump in the value of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar marine
Read more 3 September 2025
Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Manufacturing, Transport

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
Mining equipment. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,
Read more 29 August 2025
Taylor Swift Eras - Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including
Read more 26 August 2025
Energy bill. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Retail, Support & Services

Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC

Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework. Australian Competition and
Read more 19 August 2025

Professional Services
Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini. | Newsreel

Community

Price gouging warning as new home care model looms

Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November. Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent
Read more 8 September 2025
Working from home. | Newsreel

Economy

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025
Elderly woman grieving. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Federal, Finances, Government, Legal, Professional Services

Superannuation death wishes the great unknown

Thousands of grieving families are at risk of not being in control of one of their largest assets after a death. New research from Super Consumers Australia found more
Read more 28 August 2025
Taylor Swift Eras - Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including
Read more 26 August 2025
Brisbane Roar players. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Professional Services, Sport

Brisbane Roar back onside with ATO after $1.5m tax debt

The Brisbane Roar Football Club’s stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is over with the Federal Court this week dismissing a matter involving a $1.5 million
Read more 19 August 2025
Kristina Karlsson

Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Events, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Local, Manufacturing, People, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
Read more Partner content

Property
Barrenjoey Capital Partners Chief Economist Jo Masters - Newsreel

Economy

Childless suburbs loom in a world of inequality

Australia is facing the prospect of childless suburbs as the housing affordability crisis creates an unprecedented intergenerational divide. This is happening in a world
Read more 10 September 2025
Housing

People

Housing mismatch sparks Great Housing Divide

Australia is creating a Great Housing Divide with small households living in larger dwellings, while thousands struggle to find a home. The stark mismatch between the
Read more 10 September 2025
Koplick Road sale

Business, Property

$38 million deal for Logan housing

A $38 million deal could deliver 225 new homes to a rare Logan greenfield site. The 15.75ha residential site at Park Ridge, Logan was purchased by Urbex in an off-market
Read more 10 September 2025
Value of a home loan rises in Queensland - Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances, Property

Mean house prices reach record highs in Queensland

The mean value of a home in Queensland is edging towards $1 million, after a 2.2 percent increase in the last quarter. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 9 September 2025
Young women siting on a bed. | Newsreel

Business, Education, Higher Education, Property

39,000 purpose-built student beds in the pipeline

Dedicated student accommodation is set to top 144,000 beds over the next two years, with almost 39,000 beds in the current pipeline. The latest Urbis Student
Read more 9 September 2025
Paradise Centre and Novotel Surfers Paradise. | Newsreel

Business, Property, Retail, Tourism

Paradise for sale in heart of Gold Coast

A shopping centre and hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast tourist strip has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade. JLL and McVay Real Estate will
Read more 4 September 2025

Retail
Kangaroo Point bridge. | Newsreel

Government

Brisbane River open for business under new plans

Business will be buzzing on the Brisbane River with plans to open up pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there
Read more 10 September 2025
The Good Guys shopfront. | Newsreel

Business

Bad store credit promo stings The Good Guys

The Good Guys have been fined $13.5 million over a store credit promotion which hid short expiry dates. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina
Read more 9 September 2025
Woman drinking coffee. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Health, People, Retail

Sweet lure of caffeine replaces the fizz for Aussies

Fewer Australians are drinking soft drinks than a decade ago, but we’ve upped our coffee intake by almost 20 percent. New data released today by the Australian Bureau
Read more 8 September 2025
Paradise Centre and Novotel Surfers Paradise. | Newsreel

Business, Property, Retail, Tourism

Paradise for sale in heart of Gold Coast

A shopping centre and hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast tourist strip has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade. JLL and McVay Real Estate will
Read more 4 September 2025
Person breaking into store. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Retail, Safety

Thieves shift focus away from family homes

Thieves have shifted their focus from homes to shops, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of Crime and Justice Statistics
Read more 4 September 2025
Lune croissant. | Newsreel

Arts, Business, Community, Events, Music, Retail, Tourism

Time to feast on one-time only creations

World-famous bakery Lune will feature their iconic croissants after dark for the first time, as Night Feast returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse next month. Night Feast
Read more 4 September 2025

Technology
Person on phone. | Newsreel

Community

“Nudify” apps impacting Aussie children facing $50m fine

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has flagged an almost $50 million penalty for a UK-based company responsible for AI-generated “nudify” services used to
Read more 9 September 2025
Working from home. | Newsreel

Economy

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025
Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal Election, Government, Safety, Support & Services, Technology

Tech in place to support under 16 social media ban

The age assurance requirements underpinning the Federal Government’s plan to prevent under 16s from having social media accounts are “practical and achievable”
Read more 2 September 2025
Mining equipment. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,
Read more 29 August 2025
Grok avatar Ani.| Newsreel

Business, People, Perspectives, Technology

The risks of AI chatbots in a lonely world

By Daniel You, Micah Boerma and Yuen Siew Koo Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app
Read more 28 August 2025
Taylor Swift Eras - Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Employment, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, State, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including
Read more 26 August 2025