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Strong year for acquisitions by international buyers

Queensland recorded 264 merger and acquisition deals in 2025, including a record 67 acquisitions by international buyers. The annual Pitcher Partners Deal Pulse,

Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus

Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”. A study by The University of

Home help robot goes on the market this year

A robot, described as “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform life at home”, is poised to become a part of everyday households. The

Sleepy shopping leads to regrets in the morning

Australians are indulging in impulsive “sleep shopping” and often making purchases that they regret in the morning. Research released by PayPal this week showed that

On-Country visits help enrich reconciliation plan

Lawyers from McCullough Robertson (McR) have been visiting a series of First Nations communities over many years to help inform their Reconciliation Action Plan

Al faces are now too real to spot in a crowd

Visual judgement alone is no longer reliable in detecting Al faces – impacting social media, online dating, recruitment and other areas where profile pictures are

Law firm announces $1 million housing pro bono plan

Law firm McCullough Robertson (McR) has announced a $1 million pro bono contribution to the community housing sector as part of its centenary celebrations. The community

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Dodgy mobile and internet connections plague Aussies

Mobile and internet reliability complaints increased 41.6 percent from October to December 2025, compared to the previous quarter. The Telecommunications Industry

Hamilton and Sandgate sites fast-tracked for housing

Land in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, previously intended as the site for the Olympics athlete’s village, is being made available for housing and commercial

Consumer confidence hits decade low

Consumer confidence has hit a decade low, with households pessimistic about their financial conditions over the next 12 months, and their economic conditions over the

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