Business

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
Former Domino's CEO Don Meij. | Newsreel

Meij steps down as Domino’s CEO after 22 years

Domino’s CEO Don Meij has stepped down after 22 years at the helm of the Brisbane-based pizza business. In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the
Read more 6 November 2024
Hooded man in cyber attack graphic. | Newsreel

More than 200 assets now critical to Australia

The Federal Government has added a further 46 private assets to a critical infrastructure list over which it has increased powers. The secret Systems of National
Read more 6 November 2024
Gilmour Space rocket in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Green light for first Australian rocket launch in Queensland

A Queensland aerospace company has been given the green light to launch the first Australian-made rocket from Australian soil. Gilmour Space CEO Adam Gilmour said the
Read more 5 November 2024
2024 Horticulturist of the Year Ben French.

French’s dedication to horticulture bears fruit

Brisbane horticulturist Ben French is the best in the country, after being named Horticulturist of the Year at the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) Awards held
Read more 5 November 2024
Care worker with elderly woman. | Newsreel

Care worker sleepovers under Commission’s scrutiny

Care workers who undertake sleepovers as part of their duties are the focus of a case being heard by the Fair Work Commission this week. The application was brought by
Read more 5 November 2024
Two female officer workers in office. | Newsreel

Public Service reports on work it will do in future

The Australian Public Service (APS) plans to bring in-house more than half a billion dollars’ worth of work, currently performed by external contractors. Federal
Read more 4 November 2024
Doctor in country. | Newsreel

Regional work showing more hip-pocket appeal

Australian workers are increasingly financially better off working in regional areas, as opposed to chasing high-paying city jobs, according to a new report. Economic
Read more 4 November 2024
Alexandra Conunova violin and Julian Smiles cello in Townsville. | Newsreel

Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North
Read more 4 November 2024