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Millions opt out of Mother’s Day celebration

Almost three million fewer Australians are expected to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, compared to last year. A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)

Prestigious honour for McCullough Robertson partners

Two partners at McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designations in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. Scott Whitla

Queensland Health leads raids to seize illegal vapes

More than $20m worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized in Queensland, in the nations’ largest haul of its type by a health authority. State Health

$25m funding milestone for Sunshine Coast start-up

A Sunshine Coast start-up, focussed on supporting business innovation, has reached a major funding milestone. Strategic capital firm Advanced, founded by former Coolum

Proudfoot’s ACCC CEO role now official

Sarah Proudfoot is officially the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ACCC Chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said Ms

Mandatory furniture warnings for Australian suppliers

Australian furniture suppliers are now required to provide safety warnings about the dangers of toppling furniture. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Olympic venue developments now a law unto themselves

Queensland legislation has been updated to remove hurdles to the development of venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and Minister

Educators address the inevitable AI wave

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way universities assess student suitability for certain courses. Speaking at a Queensland Futures Institute industry

Tips for start-up companies to avoid the pitfalls

Start-up companies have been urged to consider their structure, secure their intellectual property arrangements early and be “investment-ready” as quickly as

E-scooters in sights of Government inquiry

A more than doubling of injuries related to personal e-mobility device (PMD) use in Queensland has sparked a Government inquiry. State Transport Minister Brent

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