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Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development

Hyaluronic acid creates new buzz in technology

A skincare ingredient has been used to create a new electricity-conducting material which the Australian developers say will revolutionise smartphones and wearable

Face wrap sell-out sparks jaw lift frenzy

By Susan Schwartz With Kim Kardashian’s “face wrap” selling out in its first week, it’s time to look at non-surgical treatments designed to snatch your jawline

Queensland spenders come back to the pack

Household spending in Queensland has slowed from the nation-leading highs of earlier this year. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows a lift of 0.5

Beef tallow latest skincare craze

It’s time to head to the fridge because beef tallow is skincare’s latest craze. Beef tallow, also known as beef dripping, is made with pure fat that surrounds

Swifties will wax lyrical about new Taylor tribute

Australia is part of the latest wave of Taylor Swift mania, with Sydney one of 13 cities world-wide to host a new honour to the global pop megastar. Madame Tussauds this

E-commerce rise piles pressure on infrastructure pipeline

The rise of e-commerce in Australia is adding pressure to an infrastructure pipeline in Queensland already overflowing with pre-Brisbane 2032 projects. A new report from

Fresh faces set to advise State on small business

A diverse mix of business leaders have been enlisted to form a new Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group. State Small and Family Business

Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30

RBA recommends removal of card surcharges

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards. A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of

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