Crowne Plaza Maroochydore – artist impression

Business

Construction starts on new Sunshine Coast Crowne Plaza

Construction has begun on the $150 million Crowne Plaza Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The premium hotel, located in Ocean Street, is being delivered by
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David Jones - Newsreel

Business

David Jones earnings up 325 percent, reports growth

David Jones has reported a surge in profitability and a return to growth in its 2026 financial year-to-date trading update. Earnings (EBITDA) increased 325 percent for
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Sunshine Coast Olympics

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, Local

Sunshine Coast gears business for Olympic opportunities

The Sunshine Coast has begun preparing its business community to capitalise on opportunities emerging from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sunshine Coast Mayor
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McR Partners

Business, Legal

Technology and real time deadlines changed the face of law

Practising law over a long period of time has meant dealing with technological change, more prescriptive laws and more demanding real time deadlines. For three long-term
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NOR Aerial photo 1

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Federal, Government

Oil recycling success story stalls as levy fails to keep pace

One of the quiet achievers of Australia’s recycling sector is stalling, with infrastructure maxed out and millions of litres of untreated lubricant waste oil at risk
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Senior Engineer and Aboriginal Australian Apprentice Working Together On Solar Farm Installation

Business, Legal, Perspectives

CGT discount supports foreign renewables investors

By Melinda Peters, Andrew Bukowski, Kate Swain and Melissa Simpson from McCullough Robertson Lawyers As Australia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, foreign
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Sunshine Coast Olympics

Government

Sunshine Coast gears business for Olympic opportunities

The Sunshine Coast has begun preparing its business community to capitalise on opportunities emerging from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sunshine Coast Mayor
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BNE Story light CBD

Business

All lanes on Story Bridge reopened

All lanes on Brisbane’s Story Bridge have been reopened following the completion of maintenance work. More than 70 workers took part in day and night shifts to
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2032 Olympic And Paralympic Games Leaders’ Reception

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State

State Government takes over Reedy Creek quarry process

The Queensland Government has confirmed it will be taking over the decision-making process for a controversial quarry application on the Gold Coast. Deputy Premier
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Working from home with a laptop at the balcony.

Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Infrastructure, Property

Brisbane “bunch-up” builds momentum as growth soars

Brisbane is moving towards self-contained villages where everything is locally available and the decline of free-standing houses as the dominant accommodation form. The
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Hamilton Northshore

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, State

Hamilton and Sandgate sites fast-tracked for housing

Land in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, previously intended as the site for the Olympics athlete’s village, is being made available for housing and commercial
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2032 Olympic And Paralympic Games Leaders’ Reception

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, State

Reedy Creek quarry put on notice of possible call-in

The Queensland Government has announced it will issue a proposed call-in notice for the Boral Resources Quarry planned for Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast. It said this
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McR Partners

Business

Technology and real time deadlines changed the face of law

Practising law over a long period of time has meant dealing with technological change, more prescriptive laws and more demanding real time deadlines. For three long-term
Read morePartner content
Senior Engineer and Aboriginal Australian Apprentice Working Together On Solar Farm Installation

Perspectives

CGT discount supports foreign renewables investors

By Melinda Peters, Andrew Bukowski, Kate Swain and Melissa Simpson from McCullough Robertson Lawyers As Australia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, foreign
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Damien and Tim (3)

Business, Legal, People

McR celebrates two lawyers of the year

McCullough Robertson Partners Damien Clarke and Tim Longwill have been recognised as Lawyers of the Year in the 2027 Best Lawyers rankings released today. Mr Clarke
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Hopgood

Appointments, Business, Legal, People

Graeme Johnson appointed COO and CFO at HopgoodGanim

Graeme Johnson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of HopgoodGanim Lawyers, based in Brisbane. Mr Johnson previously worked for more
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Scott-Mcleod KC

Appointments, Business, Legal, People

Scott McLeod appointed as extra Supreme Court judge

Experienced barrister Scott McLeod KC has been appointed as an additional Judge in Queensland’s Supreme Court. The appointment marks the first increase in the number
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Woman with straw hat applying sunblock to face outdoors

Business, Legal

TGA to target sunscreen, medical advertising and technology

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has signalled it will have sunscreen SPF levels, medicine advertising and medical software as key compliance targets this
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NOR Aerial photo 1

Business

Oil recycling success story stalls as levy fails to keep pace

One of the quiet achievers of Australia’s recycling sector is stalling, with infrastructure maxed out and millions of litres of untreated lubricant waste oil at risk
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JV (11 of 25)

Business

State coal industry ‘being lost’ to global competitors

By Shane Rodgers Queensland has a shrinking coal industry and a waning investment pipeline despite growing global demand, according to a senior mining executive. QMetro
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Boyne Smelters - Newsreel

Business, Energy & Resources

Historical $2 billion for Australian aluminium industry

The Federal and Queensland governments have announced an historical $2 billion investment to shore-up Australia’s aluminium industry. Together with Rio Tinto, the
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Transcendence

Business, Energy & Resources

Power-hungry AI putting pressure on energy grids

The rapid deployment of artificial intelligence is putting pressure on electricity grids as they try to absorb large, continuous and localised loads. The International
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Woman refueling her car in a gas station

Business, Economy, Energy & Resources, Finances, Perspectives

Motorists watching bowser with trepidation

By Samantha Hepburn Many Australians might be watching the price at the fuel bowser with more trepidation than usual. The crisis in the Middle East has caused global
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People with placards and protective suit on global strike for climate change.

Business, Energy & Resources, Perspectives

New research unveils the influencers of climate debate

By Christian Downie There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and
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260318 0030

Business

Push to curb young financial talent brain drain

The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) will launch a new program in April to help keep young finance talent in the state. This is one of a series of initiatives the
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iStock-1436684325

Business

ANZ Bank to re-open Chinchilla branch in 2026 after 8 years

ANZ Bank will re-open its Chinchilla branch in 2026, eight years after it initially closed in February 2018 and was downgraded to an Australia Post business centre. The
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Woman experiencing financial stress holding credit card checking online banking

Business, Professional Services

New bank process prevents 10,000 dodgy payments

New Confirmation of Payee technology has prevented more than 10,000 payments going to accounts listed on the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange. The Australian Banking
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sunset

Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services

Newsreel will be back soon

Newsreel is taking a brief break over Christmas but will be back bigger and better than ever in 2026. Thanks for all of your support in 2025. We have attracted more than
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Deal

Business, Legal, Professional Services

Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

The global mergers and acquisitions market remains positive, despite deals generally taking longer to complete and some sectors being impacted by common issues, such as
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Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
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Brisbane international terminal hotel - Newsreel

Business

Two new hotels slated for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport will get two new hotels, with one to link directly with the international terminal, and another positioned next to DFO Skygate. The hunt is on for
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Business

Slash “outdated” block sizes to squeeze more housing

Minimum Australian home lot sizes should be drastically reduced from 500sqm to 300sqm to free up housing supply, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). HIA
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Brisbane Stadium - Newsreel

Business, Property

Two companies vying to build new Brisbane Stadium

The race to construct the new Brisbane Stadium has been narrowed down to the final two teams. One is Australia’s Built in partnership with SACYR; and the other is
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iStock-2139430018

Business, Property

Brisbane property up 19 percent, prices surpass $1.1 million

Brisbane property prices have increased a staggering 19 percent in one year, with median values now surpassing $1.1 million. Brisbane, along with mid-sized capitals
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The Star Brisbane - Newsreel

Business, Property

The Star casino sells Queens Wharf Brisbane property

Beleaguered casino operator The Star has sold its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane to its Hong Kong-based partners in a deal that allows the gaming giant to continue to
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Housing resale profits hit 20 year high - Newsreel

Business, Property

Housing resale hits high as Brisbane leads the nation

Housing resale profits have hit their highest levels in 20 years, with Brisbane leading the nation’s cities to deliver a median profit of $500,000. The results from
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David Jones - Newsreel

Business

David Jones earnings up 325 percent, reports growth

David Jones has reported a surge in profitability and a return to growth in its 2026 financial year-to-date trading update. Earnings (EBITDA) increased 325 percent for
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Young woman holding jar in the supermarket

Business

Action against supermarkets will set future shopping rules

By Jeannie Marie Paterson The consumer watchdog’s Federal Court case against Woolworths over its “prices dropped” promotions is underway and will run into next
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SEQ Food System Strategy Launch

Business, Government, Local, Retail, Rural

150,000ha of farmland lost in SEQ over 25 years

By Shane Rodgers Almost 150,000 hectares of farmland has been lost in South-East Queensland over the past 25 years, according to a new report on the region’s food
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David Jones - Newsreel

Business, Retail

Is it the end of the department store for David Jones, Myer?

Major department stores have been in a constant battle for survival since the 1970s as they ride regular waves of social and economic change, an Australian retail
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Startup SME small business entrepreneur of freelance Asian woman using laptop and box to receive and review orders online to prepare to pack sell to customers, online sme business ideas

Business, Products, Retail

New print-in-store post labels for eBay sellers

Australia Post has launched a new ‘Print in Store’ capability that allows eBay sellers to print shipping labels at participating Post Offices using a QR code. The
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Excited shopping woman looking very happy holding bags

Business, Perspectives, Retail

Dynamic pricing is shaking up the fashion industry

By Aayushi Badhwar Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored,
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Busy female in apron using laptop and calling clients

Business

Small businesses starting to embrace AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shifting from a “curiosity” for Australian businesses to a practical tool. NAB Economics research released today said the shift was
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Young woman working at home

Business

Employees more ‘scam-savvy’ than their bosses

Employees are more likely to spot a scam than their bosses, new research reveals. Around 76 percent of employees were able to detect a scam, compared with 53 percent of
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Worried tele worker checking laptop in the night

Business, Technology

AI only partly to blame for big job losses in tech firms

By Uri Gal In the past few months, a wave of tech corporations have announced significant staff cuts and attributed them to efficiency gains driven by artificial
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NEO

Business, Technology

Home help robot goes on the market this year

A robot, described as “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform life at home”, is poised to become a part of everyday households. The
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Blade Runner

Business, Technology

Al faces are now too real to spot in a crowd

Visual judgement alone is no longer reliable in detecting Al faces – impacting social media, online dating, recruitment and other areas where profile pictures are
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Mobile and internet outage complaints - Newsreel

Business, Technology

Dodgy mobile and internet connections plague Aussies

Mobile and internet reliability complaints increased 41.6 percent from October to December 2025, compared to the previous quarter. The Telecommunications Industry
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