Business

Dubai, UAE. | Newsreel

UAE trade deal eliminates tariffs, recognises sustainability

More than a billion dollars’ worth of Australian produce will be exported duty-free under a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Federal Trade Minister
Read more 8 November 2024
Logan Motorway, Queensland. | Newsreel

Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans

South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane. In a statement, toll-road
Read more 7 November 2024
Chemist Warehouse sign. | Newsreel

Green light for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger

The mulit-billion-dollar merger between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse has been given the green light by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 7 November 2024
Gas-fired power station. | Newsreel

Is burning gas a necessary evil in energy transition?

By Roger Dargaville Both major parties in Australia see a significant role for gas as the world shifts to clean energy in a bid to avert dangerous climate change. The
Read more 7 November 2024
Woman selling clothes online. | Newsreel

Online an untapped opportunity for small business

Small businesses which operate online channels earn double the revenue of their offline retail competitors. A new report from consulting firm Mandala found small and
Read more 7 November 2024
Vegetables at store. | Newsreel

Push to lower food costs in remote communities

Government and industry are meeting to work out ways to reduce the price of essentials in remote communities. Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Senator Malarndirri
Read more 6 November 2024
Mother and child. | Newsreel

Gender differences remain in workforce data

More than half of Australians wanting to work are unable to because they are caring for children or have health issues. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of
Read more 6 November 2024
Aged care worker and elderly woman. | Newsreel

Elderly want better communication from aged care services

Support requests from the elderly to deal with issues involving aged care providers have jumped by 20 percent. A report from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Read more 6 November 2024
Workers building a house. | Newsreel

Build-to-rent laws key to unlocking housing supply

Many Australian renters see little hope of buying their own homes in the near future, adding to calls for beefed up build-to-rent laws. A survey commissioned by the
Read more 6 November 2024
Nurse on night shift. | Newsreel

Overnight meals impact health of night shift workers

Night shift workers are at greater risk of chronic health conditions if they eat during their shift. A new study out of South Australia found people who ate meals or
Read more 6 November 2024