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House under construction. | Newsreel

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

Queensland builders have called for energy efficiency and livable housing requirements set out in the National Code to be made voluntary in a bid to lift productivity in
Read more 10 June 2025
Electrolux Group Queensland Distribution and Experience Centre, Port of Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

McNab nab sustainability award for Electrolux centre

A multi-million-dollar development at the Port of Brisbane has been honoured for its sustainability at the Australian Institute of Building Awards. McNab CEO Kunjan
Read more 9 June 2025
African child on computer.

‘AI poverty’ risk for developing countries

Strategic intervention is needed to avoid developing nations falling into an artificial intelligence (AI) poverty trap. A research paper, produced in New Zealand, argues
Read more 9 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Crypto currency on phone. | Newsreel

1.5 million crypto holders facing capital pain

Up to a third of Australians who have sold Cryptocurrency over the past 12 months may be in for a shock when they lodge their tax return this year. A recent survey found
Read more 9 June 2025
Autonomous tractors. | Newsreel

Autonomous tractors to crack Aussie nut industry

A multi-million-dollar project will look to retrofit Australia’s on-farm tractor fleet into autonomous vehicles, initially driving efficiency in the labour-intensive
Read more 9 June 2025
Couple with piggy bank

Implications of superannuation tax plans for SMSF members

Despite Federal Government plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million not yet legislated, there are actions individuals can take before July
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Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
An artist's impression of the planned new stadium in Victoria Park - Newsreel

Call to mandate ‘digital twins’ for Games infrastructure

A mandate to incorporate “digital twins” in all infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 Games would help ensure a sustainable legacy for the region. Speaking
Read more 4 June 2025
Port of Brisbane. | Newsreel

Port of Brisbane sets course for 2060

Landside cargo movements at the Port of Brisbane will be autonomous and emissions-free in less than 35 years, under a new vision for the transport hub. Port of Brisbane
Read more 4 June 2025