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Couple looking at energy bill. | Newsreel

Energy regulator flags price rise, urges users to compare

Electricity prices in South-East Queensland are set to rise by up to 9.7 percent from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the Default Market Offer
Read more 26 May 2025
Scam text on phone

29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 26 May 2025
Shark sighting sign. | Newsreel

More drones and drumlines in shark control program

An additional $88 million will be invested in an expanded shark control program across Queensland beaches. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the new
Read more 26 May 2025
Man with autism working from home. | Newsreel

Working from home can benefit employees with autism

Autistic workers are more productive working from home, but need be managed carefully to maintain mental health. A new study from the Curtin Autism Research Group showed
Read more 26 May 2025
New child safety regulations being introduced in Queensland - Newsreel

New child safety standards rollout is imminent

By Michael Lucey The implementation of the Child Safe Standards in Queensland will start from October 1, 2025, bringing with it a staged approach to child safety for
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Australian Retirement Trust CEO David Anderson. | Newsreel

Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis. That was the message Queensland finance leaders
Read more 23 May 2025
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Share your vision for Brisbane 2032 Games

What is your vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Games organisers want to know. Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris has announced a new
Read more 23 May 2025
Todd Howard, CEO of TBH Group. | Newsreel

Fitness industry keen to clean out criminal gangs

Criminal gangs are entering the fitness industry, sparking calls for government intervention. Gold Coast-based fitness operator Jenny Singh said there needed to be a
Read more 23 May 2025
Electrolux Experience Centre, Port of Brisbane, Queensland.

New sustainability benchmark at Port of Brisbane

The Port of Brisbane has opened its most sustainable development to date, with a new purpose-built distribution facility and Experience Centre. The cutting-edge
Read more 23 May 2025
Queensland cyclone. | Newsreel

Disasters blow away barriers to RACQ Insurance takeover

RACQ Insurance’s challenges in disaster-prone Queensland have paved the way for its sale to a rival company. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Read more 23 May 2025