Business

Economy

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at

Read more 7 November 2025

Business

Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Thousands of pieces of furniture are still devoid of tipping warnings, despite it being made mandatory six months ago. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Read more 7 November 2025

Appointments, Business, Government, Legal, Local, People, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Technology

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

Business, Retail

Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Despite the headwinds of booming online services, Brisbane’s inner-city retail sector is growing with a record number of businesses registered in the area. The

Read more 6 November 2025

Business, Government, Local, Property

Council launches AI-guided development advice tool

A Queensland council has launched an AI-powered online tool that provides development advice around the clock. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the new AI

Read more 6 November 2025

Business, Economy, Finances, Retail

Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations

Australian retailers are looking forward to a positive Christmas season with retail spending figures solid over the past year. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO

Read more 5 November 2025

Infrastructure

Community

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information. The OECD’s recently-released Global

Read more 30 October 2025

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Business

Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Queenslanders are among the most pessimistic people in the country when asked about Australia’s ability to overcome the housing crisis. A new national housing

Read more 30 October 2025

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Cybercriminals circle Brisbane 2032 construction boom

The large pipeline of construction activity in Queensland offers a tempting target for cybercriminals. With figures of around $200 billion worth of committed and

3D printed home tech to be trialled in Queensland

3D printed housing is coming to Queensland through a new agreement between a Japanese tech company and an Australian advisory firm. Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

Businesses urged to unlock our River of dreams

Brisbane businesses are being asked to help shape the guidelines to better use the city’s river as backdrop for commercial and recreational activities. Lord Mayor

10km Cross River Rail to now cost $19 billion

The first passengers on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail’s are still four years away, with the project costing taxpayers more than $19 billion by then. Following almost a

Legal

People

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

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Business

McR leadership reflects on upcoming 100-year milestone

McCullough Robertson Lawyers will use its centenary in 2026 to honour the thousands of clients and people who have trusted and supported them over so many years. Joint

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Business, Legal, Perspectives

Timely reminders around legal professional privilege

By Alan Wrigley and Caitlin Miller Some recent court decisions serve as timely reminders of the fundamental principles relating to waiver of legal professional

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Business, Community, Legal

168 McR lawyers take part in pro bono program

Law firm McCullough Robertson attributes the success of its pro bono program to ensuring this work is fully integrated into the everyday activities of the firm. McR Pro

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Business, Legal, People

New frictions emerge in ‘thorny’ workplace issue

The workplace has become a battleground for free speech with organisations caught between employee rights to have a political opinion and sensitivity around

Business, Community, Legal, Support & Services

This special dog has his day in court, every day

A four-legged justice champion has created a first for Queensland, after being sworn in at court today. Court Dog Leo is the new support canine for the Federal Circuit

Mining & Resources

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Business

Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Australians will have access to free solar power, regardless of whether they have solar panels on their roof, under a new retail energy offer. Federal Climate Change and

Green light for GO clean energy scheme

A new emissions certification scheme, launched this week, aims to provide Australian businesses and exporters looking to capitalise on the demand for clean energy

Commodity prices heading back to pre-pandemic levels

The World Bank has predicted global commodity prices are set to fall to their lowest levels in six years. World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information. The OECD’s recently-released Global

Read more 30 October 2025

Business, Energy & Resources, Federal, Government, Technology

World-leading battery tech receives $25m boost

World-first battery technology developed in Melbourne has secured $25 million in funding to fast-track production. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Darren

First Australian projects to benefit from US minerals deal

Mining projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory will be the first to benefit from a critical minerals agreement signed with the United States. Prime

Professional Services

Economy

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at

Read more 7 November 2025

People

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

Business, Community, Professional Services, Retail, Support & Services

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,

Read more 5 November 2025

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Business, Professional Services, Property

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

A Brisbane-based family business has a novel suggestion to increase housing stock through the implementation of a new tax deduction. Property Clearance cofounder and

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax

$5000 boost for women after career break

Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break. A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning

Property

People

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

Government

Council launches AI-guided development advice tool

A Queensland council has launched an AI-powered online tool that provides development advice around the clock. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the new AI

Read more 6 November 2025

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Business, Economy, Finances, Property

Unit approvals lift to reverse recent trend

Housing approvals jumped in September, as the number of apartments planned was more than 50 percent above the number approved the same time last year. Australian Bureau

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information. The OECD’s recently-released Global

Read more 30 October 2025

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, State, Support & Services

Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Queenslanders are among the most pessimistic people in the country when asked about Australia’s ability to overcome the housing crisis. A new national housing

Read more 30 October 2025

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State, Technology

3D printed home tech to be trialled in Queensland

3D printed housing is coming to Queensland through a new agreement between a Japanese tech company and an Australian advisory firm. Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

Retail

Business

Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Thousands of pieces of furniture are still devoid of tipping warnings, despite it being made mandatory six months ago. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Read more 7 November 2025

People

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

Business, Retail

Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Despite the headwinds of booming online services, Brisbane’s inner-city retail sector is growing with a record number of businesses registered in the area. The

Read more 6 November 2025

Business, Economy, Finances, Retail

Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations

Australian retailers are looking forward to a positive Christmas season with retail spending figures solid over the past year. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO

Read more 5 November 2025

Business, Community, Professional Services, Retail, Support & Services

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,

Read more 5 November 2025

Business, Education, Products, Research & Science, Retail

Fast fashion fail impacts Pacific neighbours

A Queensland-made documentary is shining a light on the impact of fast fashion on Pacific island nations. To be launched this week, the new documentary made by

Technology

People

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 7 November 2025

Community

GenAi an opportunity for digital inclusion

Australians who speak a language other than English at home are embracing Generative AI tools, according to a new study. Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas, from RMIT

Read more 5 November 2025

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Business, Technology

Queensland businesses seeking AI support

Close to three quarters of Queensland businesses have only a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), despite one in four expecting AI and technology to

No-touch sensor option for hard-to-monitor patients

A medical innovation is moving past current conversations around wearable devices and monitors for remote care, to a new no-touch product using radio waves. United

Aussie farmers help feed AI model for pasture biomass

Australian farmers are being asked to help train a global artificial intelligence (AI) model with the goal of improving management of a quarter of the world’s

AI replacing up to one-in-three entry-level roles

New data showing almost 20 percent of businesses have replaced entry-level accounting roles with artificial intelligence (AI), has prompted a warning from the

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ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Madden first champion for women in business

Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Council launches AI-guided development advice tool

Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations

Infrastructure

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Cybercriminals circle Brisbane 2032 construction boom

3D printed home tech to be trialled in Queensland

Businesses urged to unlock our River of dreams

10km Cross River Rail to now cost $19 billion

Legal

Madden first champion for women in business

McR leadership reflects on upcoming 100-year milestone

Timely reminders around legal professional privilege

168 McR lawyers take part in pro bono program

New frictions emerge in ‘thorny’ workplace issue

This special dog has his day in court, every day

Mining & Resources

Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Green light for GO clean energy scheme

Commodity prices heading back to pre-pandemic levels

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

World-leading battery tech receives $25m boost

First Australian projects to benefit from US minerals deal

Professional Services

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

Madden first champion for women in business

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

$5000 boost for women after career break

Property

Madden first champion for women in business

Council launches AI-guided development advice tool

Unit approvals lift to reverse recent trend

OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot

Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

3D printed home tech to be trialled in Queensland

Retail

Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Madden first champion for women in business

Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

Fast fashion fail impacts Pacific neighbours

Technology

Madden first champion for women in business

GenAi an opportunity for digital inclusion

Queensland businesses seeking AI support

No-touch sensor option for hard-to-monitor patients

Aussie farmers help feed AI model for pasture biomass

AI replacing up to one-in-three entry-level roles