Outgoing Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra. | Newsreel

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra has resigned, as the group moves to merge with the National Retail Association. The head of the leading national
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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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Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland
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Researcher with bioplastic. | Newsreel

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic. The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration
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Children with Bluey dollar coins.

Bluey bucks released for collectors

A special Bluey collectable coin set has been released the Australian Post, with one in 10 featuring a special-coloured coin. Australia Post Executive General Manager
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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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Fruit in plastic bag. | Newsreel

New plastic bans in west spark calls for unity

Retailers are calling for a co-ordinated national approach to phasing out of single-use plastics, as new bans come into effect in South Australia and Western Australia
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Beef cattle. | Newsreel

Stores have no more beef with deforestation

Australian shoppers will soon be able to confidently buy beef which has not been a produced as a result of clearing forests. Woolworths this week joined Aldi in
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Dad looking at Father's Day card with children. | Newsreel

Flower-loving Fathers set to be disappointed Sunday

Australian dads can expect lottery and concert tickets and homewares on Father’s Day this Sunday. Analysis of CommBank data, comparing spending habits before
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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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