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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Billion-dollar mineral reserve critical for economy

More than $1 billion will be invested in creating a critical minerals reserve if Labor is returned to Government after the May 3 Federal Election. Labor leader Anthony

Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing

The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry. Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale

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