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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

Consumer confidence on shaky ground

United States recession fears have shaken the confidence of Australian consumers. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence report showed a drop of 3.4

$240m fine for ANZ an ASIC record

ANZ is set to pay $240 million in fines for misconduct impacting thousands of customers and the Federal Government. Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Housing mismatch sparks Great Housing Divide

Australia is creating a Great Housing Divide with small households living in larger dwellings, while thousands struggle to find a home. The stark mismatch between the

Mean house prices reach record highs in Queensland

The mean value of a home in Queensland is edging towards $1 million, after a 2.2 percent increase in the last quarter. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Higher energy prices drive surge in business turnover

Australian business turnover surged in July, with the biggest increase in almost three years. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Business Statistics Robert

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