Business

Race start. | Newsreel

Start of 100-day Brisbane 2032 review a little closer

Legislation to kick-start a 100-day planning review of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has been tabled in Queensland Parliament. Premier David Crisafulli said
Read more 28 November 2024
Woman providing advice to another woman.

Community legal services turn away over 1000 every day

At least 150,000 people impacted by domestic violence were turned away from community legal centres in the past year. Community Legal Centres CEO Tim Leach said lack of
Read more 28 November 2024
Woman shocked looking at phone. | Newsreel

Something phishy around Black Friday sales

Online shoppers are being urged to think before clicking as scammers take advantage of the current Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales hype. Australian Federal Police
Read more 28 November 2024
Aboriginal man drinking coffee. | Newsreel

Access to finance limiting First Nations’ business impact

Australia’s First Nations businesses deliver higher social impact than many businesses, while contributing more than $16 billion to the national economy each year. A
Read more 28 November 2024
Digital signature. | Newsreel

Thousands use witness-free digital stat decs

More than 20,000 Australians have lodged witness-free digital statutory declarations, since the service was launched in February. Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus
Read more 27 November 2024
Security camera being installed. | Newsreel

Asbestos safety warning around simple DIY tasks

Upgrading a home with a simple security system could expose DIYers to an unexpected risk. Master Builders Australia Chief Executive Denita Wawn is using National
Read more 27 November 2024
Rendered image of future electric plane.

Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have
Read more 27 November 2024
Skills training On Country in Northern Territory. | Newsreel

On Country training boosts remote workforce

A training program in the Northern Territory is creating a skilled local workforce to counter the tyranny of distance in Australia’s Top End. The program, run by
Read more 26 November 2024
Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the
Read more 26 November 2024
Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson.

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based
Read more 26 November 2024