Business

Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

State Budget targets cost-of-living support

By Steve Zeppa Election sweeteners continue to be rolled out as the Queensland Government prepares to hand down the State Budget this week. With a state election
Read more 10 June 2024
Person gaming. | Newsreel

New level for state’s game creators

Home-grown gaming creators are being acknowledged through an upcoming festival and increased grants funding. The Queensland Games Festival this month promises to be a
Read more 10 June 2024
Child shopping in supermarket. | Newsreel

Manufacturers miss the mark on nutrition

Australian food and beverage manufacturers have made little progress in improving their focus on nutrition, according to a new report. A Deakin University scorecard has
Read more 10 June 2024
New office space needed in Brisbane - Newsreel

Brisbane office demand to expand CBD

Brisbane will need to effectively extend its CBD to Milton and Fortitude Valley and create far more office space by 2032, according to projections from Colliers
Read more 9 June 2024
Flock of sheep. | Newsreel

Australia still riding high on sheep’s back

Australia continues to ride on the sheep’s back, with latest data showing we remain the world’s largest exporter of sheepmeat. New figures from the Australian Bureau
Read more 9 June 2024
Successful workplaces need a strong culture

Cultural norms that define successful workplaces

By Shane Rodgers When I was at school, I went to watch my sister in an interschool debate. The topic was that “there is no Australian culture”. I was about 12 at the
Read more 9 June 2024
Cranes building a bridge. | Newsreel

Big billions for Queensland infrastructure

More than $27 billion will be spent in the next 12 months as part of the Queensland Government’s four-year infrastructure plan. With details to be rubber-stamped in
Read more 7 June 2024
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

15-year vision to improve the Bruce

A new vision for the Bruce Highway will focus on unlocking economic growth, building flood resilience and improving safety. As the State Government committed to increase
Read more 7 June 2024
Young shop assistant. | Newsreel

Retailers criticise push to axe junior rates

An application before the Fair Work Commission to abolish junior rates for young workers has been criticised by the nation’s peak retail body. Australian Retailers
Read more 7 June 2024
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to Queensland renewables

Queensland’s renewable energy sector will receive a $7 billion boost in next week’s State Budget. Premier Steven Miles said the budget, to be handed down on June 11,
Read more 7 June 2024