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Lee Kernaghan to perform in outback tourism campaign

Country music star Lee Kernaghan will kick up some red dust in outback Queensland as part of a government bid to boost tourism and support communities impacted by the
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Sugar farmers facing global pressures and weak prices

By Chris Punzell The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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