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Steve and Kirra Beachtree Distilling Co, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Queensland businesses shore up Chinese market

Queensland businesses have returned to one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the first time since COVID. State Trade Minister Ros Bates said HOFEX 2025, in Hong
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Flight simulator. | Newsreel

World-first project links Aussie F-35 simulators

Australia has become the first nation to launch an integrated virtual training platform that connects its Air Force pilots across the country. The Australian Department
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Woman with phone not working. | Newsreel

Telcos reluctant to help customers in financial crisis

Telco customers continue to be crunched by the cost-of-living crisis with financial-based complaints to the ombudsman jumping by more than 70 percent in 12
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Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
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Brisbane Whale Watching. | Newsreel

Best of Queensland on show for all to see

Thousands of Queensland tourism operators have received the stamp of approval from Tourism and Events Queensland. The Best of Queensland Experience mark, which is
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Couple signing papers with another person. \ Newsreel

Home loan numbers drop by more than 3 percent

The number of new investment loans fell by 3.7 percent in the March quarter, while new home loans fell by 3.4 percent, according to the latest Australian Bureau of
Read more 14 May 2025
Ikea flip flops. | Newsreel

IKEA flips out with flat-pack fashion icon

While it may have missed the Summer sweet spot and used the wrong name, IKEA has paid homage to an Aussie icon to mark its 50th anniversary in this country. IKEA
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Fancy dish at The Curated Plate. Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast festival plates up more than 60 events

New events have been added to the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival, with more than 60 offerings now on the menu. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
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Matt Kratiuk and Sam Vidler

Brisbane’s Olympic challenge to help homeless

Brisbane can be the first Olympic host city to improve the plight of its homeless. Matt Kratiuk, the Queensland Ambassador for Vinnies CEO Sleepout, said previous host
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Ipswich Rd, Moorooka, Brisbane render. | Newsreel

Magic developments under new neighbourhood plan

More than 2500 new homes will be built in Brisbane’s southern suburbs under a new plan approved by Brisbane City Council this week. The Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka
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