Cheery Blossoms Japan. | Newsreel

Aussie visitors to Japan jump more than 70 percent

The number of Australians choosing Japan as a travel destination jumped by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months. The latest Australian Travel Industry
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Two small business owners. | Newsreel

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
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Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. | Newsreel

Beach patrol hours extended on the Gold Coast

Lifeguards will patrol Gold Coast beaches for extended hours from tomorrow, as summer crowds build for the holiday period. Mayor Tom Tate said Gold Coast Lifeguards and
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Traveller at airport. | Newsreel

Extra pressure on visitor numbers to Australia

Projected international visitor numbers to Australia have been revised down as geopolitical, economic and environmental issues combine to take some of the sheen off
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Cafe worker. | Newsreel

Workers happy to be casual and flexible

The vast majority of Australia’s casual workforce, prefer that style of work, relishing the flexibility it provides. New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data
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People taking selfie at concert. | Newsreel

ABS data shows Aussies are set to party in 2025

Australians looking for a good time next year have boosted the latest household spending numbers. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, showed
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Goat farmer. | Newsreel

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
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An artist's impression of the rooftop area of a proposed development in South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Three-tower complex planned for South Brisbane

Updated plans for a multi-tower complex, including the first 50-storey tower outside the CBD, have been submitted to Brisbane City Council. (ARTIST’S IMPRESSION
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Energy use climbing again following pandemic lull

Australia’s net energy use has increased for the first time since before the pandemic. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show 2022-23
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Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the
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