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Billing calculator bulks up GPs knowledge

The Federal Government is rolling out a calculator for GPs to measure the impact of introducing more bulk billing in their practices. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler

Job vacancies down, household wealth up in ABS data

Job vacancies have dropped by 2.7 percent, while total household wealth jumped by the same rate, according to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. The

Cheap eats target of Fair Work inspectors’ Queensland blitz

Restaurants and cafés in Brisbane and Cairns are in the crosshairs of the Fair Work Ombudsman this week with a series of surprise inspections underway. Fair Work

Millennials serving up support for dining out sector

Younger Australians are keeping the dining out scene alive, despite the cost-of-living crunch. New research by FoodService Association Australia (FSAA) and product

Power rebate relief over lifting annual inflation rate

An almost 25 percent jump in electricity costs over 12 months has lifted Australia’s inflation rate back up to 3 percent. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Change in spending habits locked in for Queenslanders

The cost-of-living crisis has prompted Queenslanders to adjust their spending habits, with new research suggesting the changes are permanent. A national YouGov survey,

Townsville and Bundaberg lead regional charge

New lending data has revealed a move away from inner-city living with more than half of the top 30 in-demand areas located in the regions. Westpac’s Managing Director

Former QIC director back as King takes Chair

The Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has four new board members, including a new chair. State Treasurer David Janetzki said incoming Chair Andrew King, a former

Gen Z biggest victims of “Bestie Tax”

Young Australians are owed hundreds of dollars from mates, but are too timid to ask for it to be repaid. New research estimates we are owed, on average, $423 by friends,

Mark Girard new CEO of Invest Gold Coast

Seasoned Queensland business executive Mark Girard is the new CEO of Invest Gold Coast. Gold Coast Acting Mayor Mark Hammel said Mr Girard would play a crucial role in

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