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Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia. Business Council Chief Executive Bran

Ipswich was worth it as L’Oreal opens centre

Ipswich is home to a new $40 million distribution centre, with cosmetics giant L’Oreal opening its second Australian hub in the city. The 14,533 sqm facility, in the

Largest solar farm aims to export power to Asia

Australia’s largest solar farm has received Federal Government approval, with plans to export the power it produces to Singapore. SunCable’s Australia-Asia Power

Coast building approvals hit $2.3 billion

The value of building approvals on the Sunshine Coast increased by $100 million in the past year to hit $2.3 billion. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said

New program to retain women in construction

A new program will link female building apprentices with experienced industry mentors to help retain more women in the construction sector. The move is aimed at

Brisbane should the be friendliest Games ever

Brisbane 2032 organisers can build on a decades-strong legacy and channel Australia’s volunteer spirit, an opportunity missed in Paris, according to one of the many

Young more open to drinking recycled water

Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future. New research from global professional services firm GHD

CSIRO researcher conducting a home air tightness test. | Newsreel

Tight Australian homes reducing energy bills

Australian builders have tightened up their act over the past decade with homes now much more airtight, leading to reduced energy consumption and improved health for

Early works start on athletes’ village in Hamilton

Early works on the Brisbane 2032 Games Athletes Village are underway in the inner-city suburb of Hamilton. The Queensland Government has awarded BMD a $87 million

Caloundra info centre for Sunshine Coast Rail Line

A Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line information centre has opened in Caloundra, as geotechnical work starts on the major rail project. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said

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