Business

Mark Visser surfing Jaws. | Newsreel

Visser urges entrepreneurs to ride the wave

Big wave surfer Mark Visser, known for conquering walls of water in the dark, is headlining a festival on the Sunshine Coast for business people keen to take the
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F35A flying in formation

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace
Read more 24 April 2025
New Queensland Cancer Centre. | Newsreel

2600 new hospital beds in reworked health plan

An extra 2600 hospital beds will be delivered under a new infrastructure plan for Queensland Health. Following a review of the current build plan, the State Government
Read more 23 April 2025
Greg Chemello. | Newsreel

Chemello and Lambrinos to lead QBCC reform

One of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
Read more 22 April 2025
Airbus A380. | Newsreel

Heat’s on passenger numbers at tourist hotspots

Climate change could force airlines to carry fewer passengers, according to new research out of Europe. Study lead author Jonny Williams, from England’s University of
Read more 22 April 2025
Malaysia Airlines aircraft. | Newsreel

Brisbane Airport milestone with Malaysia Airlines return

The number of international destinations directly accessible from Brisbane has returned to pre-pandemic numbers, with Malaysia Airlines to relaunch direct services to
Read more 22 April 2025
Raptis Investments CEO Tim Beirne. | Newsreel

Colmslie Wharves missing link in river tourism push

Plans have been unveiled for a new commercial marina in Brisbane which aims to boost water-based tourism in the River City. Colmslie Wharves will be co-located with
Read more 22 April 2025
Qantas promo photo 1936

Qantas’ three-day, 16-stop flight to Singapore

Ninety years ago today two passengers took off from Brisbane heading to Singapore on Qantas’ first international flight. Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace said
Read more 17 April 2025
Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi. | Newsreel

Action on recreation and rail projects to support Games

The shovels are starting to move across South-East Queensland on projects which will support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This week the State
Read more 16 April 2025
Boxer armoured vehicle produced by Rheinmetall Australia. | Newsreel

Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy

South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector
Read more 16 April 2025