Person thinking. | Newsreel

Millions to drive innovative thinking in SEQ

A new innovation fund has been established through a billion-dollar partnership, involving all three levels of Government, aimed at boosting south-east Queensland. The
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Female electrician. | Newsreel

33,000 more jobs set to power energy transition

Electrical jobs are predicted to double in five years, with calls to lift training and diversity in the sector to overcome a skills shortage. A new report from the
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January deadline for mandated climate reporting

Large Australian businesses have less than four months to ensure systems are in place to produce mandated climate-related reports. Australian Securities and Investments
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Elderly couple outside home. | Newsreel

Housing supply focus ignores allocation opportunity

Australian housing policies need to address allocation, not just supply, to overcome the current crisis. Speaking at an industry forum, ANZ Chief Economist Richard
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Construction business owner. | Newsreel

Queensland business not confident of Olympic boom

Less than 20 percent of Queensland businesses believe they will benefit from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Business Chamber Queensland today released
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Delivery drover in truck. | Newsreel

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
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Worker looking at solar panels. | Newsreel

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the
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Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank
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Electrical equipment in power pole. | Newsreel

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and
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Worker being confronted by angry customers

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted
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