$250m spend to boost skills pipeline
More than $250 million will be invested to address the skills shortage in Queensland.
State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said $201 million
Read more20 November 2025Manufacturing
Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake
Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year.
Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
Read more17 November 2025
Fraser Coast train welding robot an Australian first
Australia’s first train welding robot is being installed at a Queensland manufacturing hub on the Fraser Coast.
State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last the cutting-edge
Read more11 November 2025
Record manufacturing numbers drive business turnover
Australian manufacturing recorded a record 7 percent increase in business turnover in September.
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed overall
Read more10 November 2025
US investors look into Australian clean energy sector
More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector.
Federal Climate Change and Energy
Read more10 November 2025
Commodity prices heading back to pre-pandemic levels
The World Bank has predicted global commodity prices are set to fall to their lowest levels in six years.
World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President
Read more31 October 2025
OECD releases global corporate sustainability snapshot
Global companies are improving their commitment to sustainability, despite less than a third releasing relevant information.
The OECD’s recently-released Global
Read more30 October 2025
SEQ attracts biotechnology spotlight
Queensland has secured the rights to host Australia’s largest and most influential biotechnology conference for the next two years.
Deputy Premier and State
Read more24 October 2025
$5000 boost for women after career break
Queensland women can access $5000 grants when returning to work after a career break.
A $20 million State Government program aims to the reduce the cost of returning
Read more13 October 2025
Business confidence surges to 10-year high
Queensland business confidence is at its highest levels in more than a decade.
Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the group’s latest sentiment report
Read more10 October 2025