Business

Satellites. | Newsreel

Noisy, leaky satellites drowning out the universe

Thousands of satellites are leaking radio signals at a frequency which interferes with astronomers’ ability to study the night sky. Curtin University researchers in
Read more 28 July 2025
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

$90 billion a year price-tag for net zero in 2050 not enough

Despite record investment in renewables, Australia needs to almost triple spending to remain on target for net-zero by 2050, while community groups call for that goal to
Read more 28 July 2025
Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Trans-Tasman unis unite to open up research access

Australian and New Zealand universities are uniting to ensure their taxpayer-funded research is available more freely and not locked behind publisher paywalls. Led by
Read more 28 July 2025
Birdwood House., Brisbane | Newsreel

Birdwood House soars at construction awards

A hillside oasis has taken out the House of the Year Award at the Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards held over the weekend. The MCD Construction showpiece
Read more 28 July 2025
Automated farm equipment. | Newsreel

Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland

A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
Read more 28 July 2025
Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more 28 July 2025
Taylor Swift wax

Swifties will wax lyrical about new Taylor tribute

Australia is part of the latest wave of Taylor Swift mania, with Sydney one of 13 cities world-wide to host a new honour to the global pop megastar. Madame Tussauds this
Read more 25 July 2025
Photographer in wheelchair

Travellers with accessible needs a $30 billion industry

Almost a quarter of travellers in Australia last year had accessible needs and contributed almost $30 billion to the country’s tourism economy. A new report from
Read more 24 July 2025
E-commerce graphic. | Newsreel

E-commerce rise piles pressure on infrastructure pipeline

The rise of e-commerce in Australia is adding pressure to an infrastructure pipeline in Queensland already overflowing with pre-Brisbane 2032 projects. A new report from
Read more 24 July 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business
Read more 24 July 2025