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McDonald’s hack for cheap eats

By Susan Schwartz The legendary 30 cent cone may now be worth a dollar, and international sales may be falling, but there is still some savings gold underneath the
Read more 26 May 2025
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Queensland issues Euro-denominated benchmark bond

Queensland has become the first Australian state to issue a Euro-denominated financial security, in a move to attract a new investor pool leading into the Brisbane 2032
Read more 26 May 2025
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Energy regulator flags price rise, urges users to compare

Electricity prices in South-East Queensland are set to rise by up to 9.7 percent from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the Default Market Offer
Read more 26 May 2025
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29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 26 May 2025
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More drones and drumlines in shark control program

An additional $88 million will be invested in an expanded shark control program across Queensland beaches. State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the new
Read more 26 May 2025
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Numbers behind more than 280 Coward Punch convictions

A study into Coward Punch incidents across Australia has revealed, in almost 20 percent of cases, neither alcohol, nor drugs, were  contributing factors. The study by
Read more 26 May 2025
Man with autism working from home. | Newsreel

Working from home can benefit employees with autism

Autistic workers are more productive working from home, but need be managed carefully to maintain mental health. A new study from the Curtin Autism Research Group showed
Read more 26 May 2025
Artist's impression of Mars. | Newseel

CO2-breathing battery new frontier in energy storage

A new battery technology that “breathes in” carbon dioxide has been developed by scientists in the United Kingdom. The University of Surrey research is a
Read more 26 May 2025
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New child safety standards rollout is imminent

By Michael Lucey The implementation of the Child Safe Standards in Queensland will start from October 1, 2025, bringing with it a staged approach to child safety for
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Australian Retirement Trust CEO David Anderson. | Newsreel

Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis. That was the message Queensland finance leaders
Read more 23 May 2025