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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High-density apartments. | Newsreel

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

High-density apartments drove an almost 17 percent turnaround in building approvals across the country in July, despite Queensland’s numbers going backward. The latest
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Queen's Wharf Brisbane. | Newsreel

Queen’s Wharf opens as Brisbane’s star attraction

Brisbane will be viewed from a different perspective tonight, with the new Sky Deck viewing platform opening at 5pm, as Queen’s Wharf pulls back the curtains. The Sky
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Artist's impression of the new Albion train station. | Newsreel

New plans for Albion transport interchange

A new-look Albion train station will complement a new development delivering housing, retail and commercial opportunities to the inner-northern Brisbane suburb. The
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Lindy Lees artwork Being Swallowed by the Milky Way

Galaxy of stars light up Queen’s Wharf opening

The staged opening of the billion-dollar Queens’s Wharf precinct is days away, with signature artworks and event venues being highlighted in the lead-up. The Star
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Woman working late at night. | Newsreel

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
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Salvation Army affordable housing in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Development award for Salvos housing complex

A Salvation Army affordable housing complex in Brisbane’s northern suburbs is in the running for national honours after winning a State development award. The 4-level
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Building under construction. | Newsreel

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
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Young couple travelling. | Newsreel

Home ownership goal losing its appeal

Almost half of Australia’s young adults no longer list home ownership as a major life goal. New research from Macquarie University found young adults were delaying, or
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New program seeks to retain women in construction _ Newsreel

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
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