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Identity theft hits 200,000 as digital crime escalates

Almost 200,000 Australians experienced identity theft last financial year as the digital evolution continued to open new crime frontiers. This was coupled with more than

$100 billion benefit from boost in R&D investment

The Australian economy would be $100 billion bigger and support an extra 42,000 new jobs if 3 per cent of GDP was invested in research and development, new analysis by

Reserve Bank targets 2025 to cage inflation beast

The Reserve Bank remains confident that Australia’s inflation rate will return to the 2-3% target zone in 2025 despite prevailing economic uncertainty. After its

Renewable diesel a crucial pitstop on road to net zero

An increased focus on renewable diesel is needed to support the construction industry on its path to net zero and decarbonisation. A report released by the Australian

Globetrotting Australians on the move again

Australians have resumed their love of overseas travel with departure numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels in recent months. In December 2023, overseas departures

Overseas migration surges as people drought abates

Migration to Australia surged to record levels in 2022-23, but pre-pandemic net immigration patterns have still not fully reset. Figures released by the Australian

Australia Post facility to meet eCommerce demand

Australia Post will build Queensland’s second largest sorting facility with a $50m complex set to open at the Brisbane Airport Industrial Park in early 2026. The

Iconic Sky Deck showpiece emerges from the clouds

Brisbane’s highly anticipated Sky Deck 24/7 dining and meeting venue is scheduled to open in 2024 as one of the jewels in the crown of the city’s mega Queens Wharf

Arts industry calls for tax breaks to spark investment

The arts industry has called for tax incentives to offset new theatre development and production costs, stimulate investment in Australian productions and generate more

High job demand as construction pipeline spikes

Queensland is facing major capacity challenges as it stares down a $92 billion five-year construction pipeline fuelled by energy transformation and the looming 2032

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