Business

Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Nine new Australian travel facts from 2024-25

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its annual analysis of overseas arrivals and departures data. Here are some of the 2024-25 insights: 1. Australia
Read more 15 August 2025
BluVein charging system. | Newsreel

Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage

A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant. Northgate-based BluVein
Read more 15 August 2025
Grapes. | Newsreel

$1 million fine sour grapes for exporter

An Australian grape exporter has been fined more than a million dollars after falsifying paperwork when sending product to New Zealand. Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity,
Read more 14 August 2025
Brisbane 2032 athletes village. | Newsreel

Olympic host city housing fails a marker for Brisbane

A review of short-term policies and the retention of a public housing interest in the development of Olympic sites are among recommendations to ensure Brisbane 2032
Read more 14 August 2025
The Star Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Building approvals up 13 percent, regions lead the way

Queensland has logged a 13 percent jump in home approvals compared to the same time last year, according to Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell. Mr Bidwell said the latest
Read more 12 August 2025
Virgin Australia plane. | Newsreel

Airlines struggle to offer pre-pandemic seat numbers

Domestic airline passenger numbers have returned to pre-pandemic level, but seats on offer have not kept up with increased demand. The latest Australian Competition and
Read more 12 August 2025
Sugar cane train Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Primary goal is a $30 billion industry by 2030

A six-month consultation process has shaped a 25-year blueprint for Queensland’s primary producers. Premier David Crisafulli said Prosper 2050 was the state’s
Read more 12 August 2025
Confused robot. | Newsreel

Noise shield to protect content from AI learning models

Australian researchers are developing a “noise” shield which can prevent unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) systems learning from photos, artwork and
Read more 12 August 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Small business backs training incentives plan

Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across
Read more 12 August 2025
Units under construction | Newsreel

Build-to-Rent market jumps 40 percent in 12 months

The lines between traditional commercial and residential investment are blurring, with Build-to-Rent (BtR) projects gaining in popularity. A new report from audit, tax
Read more 12 August 2025