Business

Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Call to abolish business R&D expenditure threshold

Abolishing the research and development (R&D) expenditure threshold would create a surge in Australian innovation and drive economic growth, according to the
Read more 8 January 2025
Sam Kekovich. | Newsreel

Annual lamb ad revealed. Watch it in full

The Australian lamb industry’s annual addition to the advertising landscape has been revealed, with this year’s offering taking a shot at the toxicity of social
Read more 8 January 2025
Elvis. Newsreel

Elvis the King of a new realm, thank you very much

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to breathe new life into long-dead music stars, whom already retain popularity as iconic “necro brands”. Macquarie University
Read more 8 January 2025
Gabba stadium in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Last week to have your say on Brisbane 2032 infrastructure

UPDATED: Queenslanders have until Friday to have their say on the shape of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The days are ticking down for developers,
Read more 8 January 2025
Phone with social media icons.

Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service
Read more 7 January 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Coast’s Games goals: Connectivity, growth and recognition

The Gold Coast has teased what it hopes the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver for the south-east Queensland city. Without going into specific
Read more 7 January 2025
New homes under construction. | Newsreel

Queensland bucks downward trend in housing approvals

Queensland was the only state to see an increase in housing approvals last November, as nation-wide numbers took a tumble. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 7 January 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more 7 January 2025
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

$9 billion three-star plan for a safer Bruce Highway

Nine billion dollars will be invested to bring the entire length of Queensland’s Bruce Highway up to a minimum three-star safety rating. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 6 January 2025
Developer Graeme Juniper, former Maroochy Shire Mayor Don Culley with Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli . | Newsreel

Time capsule reveals a life before Spotify and iPhones

A time when five Mooloolaba penthouses sold for an average of $500,000 each was relived last week as a time capsule was opened on the Sunshine Coast. The capsule was
Read more 6 January 2025