Gold Coast economy nears $50 billion milestone
The Gold Coast economy has grown to just under $50 billion, cementing the South-East Queensland destination as Australia’s largest regional economy.
Mayor Tom Tate
Read more27 May 2025Finances
Lipstick index losing its gloss
By Susan Schwartz
The lipstick index may be losing its gloss after long being seen as an early indicator of tough economic times.
The index – which measures sales of
Read more27 May 2025
Queensland issues Euro-denominated benchmark bond
Queensland has become the first Australian state to issue a Euro-denominated financial security, in a move to attract a new investor pool leading into the Brisbane 2032
Read more26 May 2025
Energy regulator flags price rise, urges users to compare
Electricity prices in South-East Queensland are set to rise by up to 9.7 percent from July 1.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the Default Market Offer
Read more26 May 2025
Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains
Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis.
That was the message Queensland finance leaders
Read more23 May 2025
Snaffle sued over inflated prices and interest charges
Online consumer goods retailer Snaffle is being sued over allegedly inflated prices and unlawful interest charges on thousands of contracts.
ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah
Read more22 May 2025
Employers’ wages bill tops $104 billion in March
Total wages and salaries paid by employers increased by almost six percent in March, compared to the same time last year.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
Read more21 May 2025
RBA cuts interest rate by 0.25 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent at its meeting today.
It its monetary statement it said inflation had fallen
Read more20 May 2025
Responsible AI can deliver 15 percent boost to global GDP
While many Australian businesses are just coming to terms with Industry 4.0, or the Information Age, they are now being urged to embrace the next iteration of Industrial
Read more20 May 2025
More Aussies tipped to take the cash if rates fall
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) contemplates another interest rate cut tomorrow, new data has revealed very few Australians have used previous cuts to access
Read more19 May 2025