Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Cyclone Alfred gives then takes away in retail figures

Queensland residents stockpiling in the lead-up to Tropical Cyclone Alfred was not enough to prevent a drop in retail turnover in the State in March. The latest
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Rugby league player with fans.

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
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Woman with sleep apnea. | Newsreel

Time to wake up to $75 billion sleep problem

The annual economic impact of sleep-related health issues in Australia is growing, soaring past $75 billion. A new report, led by Flinders University, revealed that
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Inflation drop graphic. | Newsreel

Inflation drops despite Brisbane-based power spike

Australia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate since late 2021, despite a large quarterly rise. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Prices Statistics
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Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers

The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1). Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
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Businessman looking uncertain. | Newsreel

Rising uncertainty risks business paralysis

By John Simon and Ben Wang Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, noted in
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Michael Drew. | Newsreel

Drew replaces Varghese as Jobs Queensland Board Chair

A reduced Jobs Queensland Board has been announced with Michael Drew the new chair. A continuing Board member, Dr Drew replaces Springfield City Group Director Jim
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Credit card payment. | Newsreel

ACCC crackdown on credit card surcharge practices

The ACCC is cracking down on businesses which mislead customers over credit card surcharges, including charging them more than they should. Australian Competition and
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Man and woman shopping at shopping centre. | Newsreel

Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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International Monetary Fund offices. \ Newsreel

IMF uncertainty higher than COVID with no vaccine in sight

By Sergi Basco The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook, and it does not take an expert to deduce that, even among some of the
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