Professional Services

Woman getting a job. | Newsreel

$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 more 13 October 2025
Manager and worker on production floor.

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 more 10 October 2025
CFMEU protest in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Business urged to prepare as CFMEU inquiry goes public

Businesses involved in the construction industry are being urged to prepare for quick responses if called upon by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU,
Read more 1 October 2025
Dubai UAE. | Newsreel

Australia’s first Middle East trade deal nets extra $678m

A new free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will facilitate an extra $678 million worth of Australian exports into the Middle East country each
Read more 30 September 2025
Awards night. | Newsreel

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate
Read more 25 September 2025
Rowland Managing Director Alasdair Jeffrey, left, and Chairman Geoff Rodgers, right, welcome Scott Jenson. | Newsreel

Jenson new Chief Operating Officer at Rowland

A 20-year industry veteran has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at a leading Brisbane-based strategic communication agency. Scott Jenson, who has held senior
Read more 16 September 2025
ANZ store. | Newsreel

$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
Read more 15 September 2025
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 launches procurement program

Businesses looking to secure contracts to deliver projects and services for the Brisbane 2032 Games can now purchase $250-per-head tickets to a procurement launch event
Read more 15 September 2025
Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini. | Newsreel

Price gouging warning as new home care model looms

Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November. Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent
Read more 8 September 2025
Working from home. | Newsreel

Victorians rush to have say on work from home laws

The Victorian Government’s push to enshrine in law the right for employees to work from home at least two days a week has sparked one of the largest public responses
Read more 5 September 2025