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Construction wins key categories at city business awards

Brisbane’s construction industry has dominated the major categories in the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker was named Business Person

Canavan confirms bid for Lower House seat

Federal National Party Leader Senator Matt Canavan has confirmed he will try to win a seat in the Lower House at the next election. Senator Canavan told ABC radio this

Rocket testing facility to be developed in Queensland

Queensland will develop a mobile rocket testing facility under a $6.38 million partnership between the State Government and Lockheed Martin Australia. The investment

Grim warning from PM on cost of living outlook

By Michelle Grattan New South Wales Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. “By any poll, by any measure, (One Nation leader) Mike

Morayfield South plan paves way for 26,000 residents

Planning changes have been approved that will pave the way for 26,000 residents to live in Morayfield South, north of Brisbane, in coming decades. The City of Moreton

Port of Mackay container handling area completed

The Port of Mackay has completed construction of a new container handling and storage area aimed at improving freight connections for regional businesses. The facility

Community groups eligible for new Festive Season boost

Community organisations hosting Christmas parties, lunches and social outings are eligible to apply for the Lord Mayor’s new Community Celebration Donation. Launching

Inflation lift puts the Reserve Bank in a difficult spot

By Shane Rodgers Australia’s cost-of-living challenges are showing no signs of improving, with a higher inflation figure putting even further pressure on interest

Three-year jail term for creating sexual deepfakes

Queenslanders who create sexually explicit AI-generated images of another person without their consent face three years jail under legislation introduced into State

Brisbane Metro expansion plans for key corridors

Brisbane’s evolving bus network could be expanded as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to integrate the Metro service into more suburbs. Almost 30 years ago, the

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