Business

Group of young workers. | Newsreel

Leaders missing the mark with Gen Z workers

The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study. Consulting firm Engaged
Read more 22 July 2025
QTIC CEO Natassia Wheeler. | Newsreel

Tourism operators follow new pathway to understanding

South-East Queensland tourism operators are taking part in a pilot program aimed at building stronger ties with Traditional Custodian Groups in the region. Developed by
Read more 22 July 2025
Houses under construction. | Newsreel

Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply

Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years. A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of
Read more 22 July 2025
Artist's impression LIV Anura, Newstead, Brisbane.

Newstead apartments first build-to-rent project

Mirvac will build the first build-to-rent project under a new Queensland Government program. State Treasurer and Home Ownership Minister David Janetzki said the
Read more 22 July 2025
Brisbane City Council Buses. | Newsreel

All aboard to deliver safety for bus drivers

A roundtable involving unions and operators will be held to address concerns over violence towards Queensland bus drivers. State Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent
Read more 18 July 2025
Beef cattle Australia. | Newsreel

AI meets beef in fast-tracked processing plant

A state-of the-art beef processing plant in Central Queensland will be fast-tracked after being declared a “prescribed project” by the State Government. The
Read more 18 July 2025
Ocean Street, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast Queensland.

More late-night buses on Sunshine Coast

New late-night bus services on the Sunshine Coast will provide local and visiting partygoers with more options to travel across the region and get home safely. Sunshine
Read more 18 July 2025
Unhappy cafe worker. | Newsreel

Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30
Read more 17 July 2025
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson. | Newsreel

ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase

A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more 17 July 2025
Couple receiving advice in home. | Newsreel

Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance

A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees. CPA Australia
Read more 17 July 2025