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Online scam victim. | Newsreel

Toowoomba among nation’s scam hotspots

Toowoomba, Cairns and the Gold Coast are among the nation’s scam hotspots. New data from Westpac has highlighted Australian postcodes with the highest rates of
Read more 30 September 2024
Person thinking. | Newsreel

Millions to drive innovative thinking in SEQ

A new innovation fund has been established through a billion-dollar partnership, involving all three levels of Government, aimed at boosting south-east Queensland. The
Read more 30 September 2024
Waiting out the election caretaker period - Newsreel

Caution needed during election caretaker period

By Michael Lucey, Rebekah Lines and Phoebe Powell – McCullough Robertson Lawyers It is important for businesses and individuals working with government entities or in
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Iron ore train. | Newsreel

Fortescue looks to battery-powered locomotives

Australian energy and metals giant Fortescue is developing a Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL), as it looks to help decarbonise heavy industry. Fortescue Energy CEO Mark
Read more 30 September 2024
Pumped hydro plant. | Newsreel

De-risking pumped hydro will support energy transition

Pumped hydro promises an energy solution to replace coal-fired power stations, but long-thinking and broad collaboration is needed to encourage and de-risk private
Read more 30 September 2024
Flooded house in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Stamp duty relief would drop premiums by 8%

Queensland insurance policy holders would see premiums drop by eight percent if State Government stamp duty was abolished. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has
Read more 28 September 2024
Scarborough Boat Harbour. Redcliffe, Queensland.

Master plan released for Scarborough Boat Harbour

Scarborough Boat Harbour, north-east of Brisbane, will be expanded and its trawler fleet enhanced under long-term plans released today. A master plan for the maritime
Read more 27 September 2024
World Travel Protection CEO Adrian Leach. | Newsreel

Pre-travel intelligence key to reducing risk

A Brisbane travel protection company is bringing risk management, common in the corporate world, into the leisure market, offering services to both sectors, as it takes
Read more 26 September 2024
Female electrician. | Newsreel

33,000 more jobs set to power energy transition

Electrical jobs are predicted to double in five years, with calls to lift training and diversity in the sector to overcome a skills shortage. A new report from the
Read more 26 September 2024
Andaz Gold Coast pool deck. | Newsreel

The Star Gold Coast secures luxury Hyatt hotel

The Hyatt hotel group will introduce its luxury brand Andaz into the Australia-Pacific region through a presence at The Star Gold Coast integrated resort. Hyatt
Read more 26 September 2024