Wendy's. | Newsreel

Lions help Queen Street Mall roar back to life

The granite pavers of Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall weathered the footsteps of almost eight million pedestrians last month. The Queensland capital’s main CBD
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The Wharf Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

The Wharf hits the market after 10-year ‘passion project’

A Sunshine Coast tourism hotspot, which attracts more than two million visitors a year, is up for sale after an almost decade-long rejuvenation. The Wharf Mooloolaba has
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Kristina Karlsson

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
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Artist's impression of an extended Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold
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Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Nine new Australian travel facts from 2024-25

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its annual analysis of overseas arrivals and departures data. Here are some of the 2024-25 insights: 1. Australia
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Small business owner. | Newsreel

Small business backs training incentives plan

Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across
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New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
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Drones spell out Brisbane. | Newsreel

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
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Mercure Clear Mountain. | Newsreel

Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat

The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade. The popular mountaintop escape, 30km
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Prison Island cell

Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island

Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month. The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
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