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Online marketplaces fail button battery safety test

The vast majority of a random selection of toys purchased from popular online marketplaces have failed safety tests. CHOICE Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas said 24

Seaweed and beer the essence of friendship

South-east Queensland seaweed has been used to produce a “friendship” beer strengthening ties between the City of Moreton Bay and the Japanese city of

Albert Street re-opening begins in December

The Queen Street Mall expansion down Brisbane’s Albert Street will beginning opening next month. Brisbane City Council Planning Chair Adam Allan said the major

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

Will Menulog’s demise lead to higher food delivery prices?

By Alex Veen and Josh Healy It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor

Beef producers moving to meet wellness demand

Australia’s meat producers are marking their mark in the United States wellness industry. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Program Manager Food Innovation John

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of

Wake-up call for The Wiggles on button batteries

The Wiggles haven been caught up in stoush with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over merchandising. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said the

Shoppers not alone exploring Black Friday sales

Black Friday sales are set to be put under the microscope to ensure consumers are not being duped. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

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