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Fraser Coast train welding robot an Australian first

Australia’s first train welding robot is being installed at a Queensland manufacturing hub on the Fraser Coast. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last the cutting-edge
Read more 11 November 2025
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Brisbane Airport’s new dining options set for take-off

The first of 13 new and refurbished food and beverage outlets will open next month at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal. Brisbane Airport Executive General
Read more 11 November 2025
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Record manufacturing numbers drive business turnover

Australian manufacturing recorded a record 7 percent increase in business turnover in September. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed overall
Read more 10 November 2025
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US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy
Read more 10 November 2025
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Shoppers not alone exploring Black Friday sales

Black Friday sales are set to be put under the microscope to ensure consumers are not being duped. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct
Read more 10 November 2025
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Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more 10 November 2025
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ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at
Read more 10 November 2025
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Backflip on super tax reform a more realistic outcome

By David Hughes Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers has announced a significant shift in the Commonwealth Government’s approach to the so-called Div 296 tax on
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Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Thousands of pieces of furniture are still devoid of tipping warnings, despite it being made mandatory six months ago. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more 7 November 2025
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Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality

Despite the headwinds of booming online services, Brisbane’s inner-city retail sector is growing with a record number of businesses registered in the area. The
Read more 6 November 2025