Business calls for bold progress in ‘critical’ 2026
A senior Queensland business leader has declared 2026 the year to be bold and “get stuff done”.
Property Council Queensland Executive Director Jess Caire said it
Read more25 February 2026Business
Gold Coast waterfront to be sold for “world-class” precinct
Prime Gold Coast waterfront land is to be sold by the Queensland Government in a bid to create a “thriving tourism and mixed-use precinct.”
The 3.5ha parcel on the
Read more25 February 2026
Tourism operators facing a crippling insurance crisis
The viability of many Queensland tourism operators and regional events is at risk from crippling increases in insurance premiums over the last five years.
Queensland
Read more25 February 2026
Regional property surges as capitals cool
Regional property markets are outperforming capital cities, with housing values rising 3.2 percent over the three months to January 2026.
Cotality’s Regional Market
Read more24 February 2026
Lee Kernaghan to perform in outback tourism campaign
Country music star Lee Kernaghan will kick up some red dust in outback Queensland as part of a government bid to boost tourism and support communities impacted by the
Read more23 February 2026
Sugar farmers facing global pressures and weak prices
By Chris Punzell
The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global
Read more23 February 2026
Strong year for acquisitions by international buyers
Queensland recorded 264 merger and acquisition deals in 2025, including a record 67 acquisitions by international buyers.
The annual Pitcher Partners Deal Pulse,
Read more23 February 2026
Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus
Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”.
A study by The University of
Read more23 February 2026
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
Read more23 February 2026
Sleepy shopping leads to regrets in the morning
Australians are indulging in impulsive “sleep shopping” and often making purchases that they regret in the morning.
Research released by PayPal this week showed that
Read more20 February 2026