Business

Artist's impression of the entrance to the new Albert Street train station in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Government

Frog’s Hollow an option for Cross River Rail station name

The new Cross River Rail station in Albert Street needs a name and the Government wants your help. The first new train station in Brisbane’s CBD in more than 120 years

Bridge strikes a daily issue in Queensland

Bridge strikes cost Queenslanders 200 hours in rail delays last year, as the network deals with more than one a day. A new campaign has been launched in an attempt to

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Read more 6 September 2024

Brisbane ferry and Story Bridge. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Government, State, Transport, Travel

Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels

Brisbane public transport patronage has passed pre-COVID levels for the first time since the pandemic, with 50 cent fares luring back passengers. More than 15 million

Read more 5 September 2024

Computers in business environment | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Technology

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to

Read more 5 September 2024

Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

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

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Infrastructure

Worker looking at solar panels. | Newsreel

Community

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Read more 6 September 2024

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Electrical equipment in power pole. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Coomera-connector-Stage-1-North_Saltwater-Creek

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State, Transport

Second M1 motors on as Connector takes shape

The $3 billion “Second M1” between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is taking shape with one million work hours clocked up on Stage 1. The Coomera Connector, sometimes

Read more 5 September 2024

Worker inspecting a solar panel in a factory.

Business, Community, Environment, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Technology

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Australian manufacturers can now access a $500m pool of funding to advance local production of solar panels. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban

Legal

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Worker being confronted by angry customers

Business

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

McCullough Robertson Joint Managing Partner Guy Humble gives his insights on mediation.

Business, Legal, Perspectives

The vital role of mediation in preserving relationships

By Guy Humble In a world where all-too-often people and organisations find themselves in costly disputes, mediation has become an important part of the armoury in trying

First female Crown Solicitor for Queensland

Queensland has its first female Crown Solicitor with the appointment of Cecelia Christensen. State Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the experienced solicitor and

Read more 26 August 2024

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia. Business Council Chief Executive Bran

Read more 26 August 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Transport, Travel

Jetstar in court over COVID travel credits

A class action has been filed against Jetstar over non-refunded flight payments during the COVID pandemic. Echo Law partner Andrew Paull said proceedings against the

Mining & Resources

Community

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Read more 6 September 2024

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Federal, Government, Mining & Resources

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

An interactive online tool will showcase the investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The Federal Government this week launched the digital

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Government, Mining & Resources, State

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

The Queensland Government will invest in bolstering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capability of the state’s critical mineral sector. State Resources

Coal seam gas project to power open cut mine

Gas-capture technology will be used for the first time in an open cut coal mine in Queensland to meet the ongoing power needs of the operation. Queensland Deputy Premier

Professional Services

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Government

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia. Business Council Chief Executive Bran

Read more 26 August 2024

Business, Community, Professional Services, Safety, Transport

Coastal paradises car theft hotspots

The Sunshine Coast had the lowest rate of car theft insurance claims in Queensland last year, despite the number of claims more than doubling. The latest RACQ analysis

Extreme weather impact triples since 2000

The impact of extreme weather in Australia has more than tripled since the start of the century. New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows

Property

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Economy, Property

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

High-density apartments drove an almost 17 percent turnaround in building approvals across the country in July, despite Queensland’s numbers going backward. The latest

Queen’s Wharf opens as Brisbane’s star attraction

Brisbane will be viewed from a different perspective tonight, with the new Sky Deck viewing platform opening at 5pm, as Queen’s Wharf pulls back the curtains. The Sky

New plans for Albion transport interchange

A new-look Albion train station will complement a new development delivering housing, retail and commercial opportunities to the inner-northern Brisbane suburb. The

Read more 26 August 2024

Lindy Lees artwork Being Swallowed by the Milky Way

Business, Property, Retail

Galaxy of stars light up Queen’s Wharf opening

The staged opening of the billion-dollar Queens’s Wharf precinct is days away, with signature artworks and event venues being highlighted in the lead-up. The Star

Read more 26 August 2024

Retail

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Customer using technology in store. | Newsreel

Business

Shoppers extra cautious with retail technology

Growing acceptance of technology in a person’s every-day life hits a speedbump at the shopfront, according to new Queensland research. A team from QUT, found that

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra has resigned, as the group moves to merge with the National Retail Association. The head of the leading national

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, Community, Government, Health, People, Retail, State

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Community, Education, Environment, Research & Science, Retail, Rural, Technology

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic. The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration

Technology

Community

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Read more 6 September 2024

Business

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to

Read more 5 September 2024

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

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Young child on tablet computer. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Safety, Technology

Social media giants called to reveal child stats

Social media companies have been ordered to provide information on how many children have signed up to their platforms in Australia. Under expanded powers, Australia’s

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

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Frog’s Hollow an option for Cross River Rail station name

Bridge strikes a daily issue in Queensland

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Infrastructure

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

Second M1 motors on as Connector takes shape

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

Legal

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

The vital role of mediation in preserving relationships

First female Crown Solicitor for Queensland

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

Jetstar in court over COVID travel credits

Mining & Resources

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

Coal seam gas project to power open cut mine

Professional Services

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

Coastal paradises car theft hotspots

Extreme weather impact triples since 2000

Property

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

Queen’s Wharf opens as Brisbane’s star attraction

New plans for Albion transport interchange

Galaxy of stars light up Queen’s Wharf opening

Retail

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Shoppers extra cautious with retail technology

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

New pharmacy business council members appointed

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

Technology

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

Social media giants called to reveal child stats

Clients most common cause of workplace violence