Poinciana House, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Vertical retirement living an odds-on bet

Australia’s first vertical retirement community within a racecourse has opened in Brisbane. Part of Brisbane Racing Club’s (BRC) $1.5 billion precinct rejuvenation
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Sustainable home Noosa, Queensland. \ Newsreel

Homeowners set to reveal sustainability secrets

More than 200 eco-friendly homeowners will throw open their doors on Sunday and give away their sustainability secrets. The annual Sustainable House Day aims to showcase
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Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers

The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1). Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
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Man and woman shopping at shopping centre. | Newsreel

Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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Greg Chemello. | Newsreel

Chemello and Lambrinos to lead QBCC reform

One of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
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Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses

Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further. The March
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Brisbane floods 2011

Brisbane’s climate risk among highest in Australia

Brisbane’s inner-city area is Australia’s fifth most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to new data from the Climate Council. Climate Councillor
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Suburban housing. | Newsreel

Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes

Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak
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Double Island

New operator needed to transform island ‘jewel’

An experienced tourism operator is being sought to transform Double Island off the coast of Cairns into a must-visit jewel. Double Island, located off the coast of Palm
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Commercial property prospects boosted in 2025

The commercial sector will be the highest performer in real estate for 2025, with easing interest rates set to stimulate corporate and leisure travel budgets, according
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