Junior pay rates phased out for over-18s
By Kerry Brown
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key
Read more1 April 2026
Housing resale hits high as Brisbane leads the nation
Housing resale profits have hit their highest levels in 20 years, with Brisbane leading the nation’s cities to deliver a median profit of $500,000.
The results from
Read more31 March 2026
Australia is far from ‘losing’ the Pacific to China
By Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
Last year, Australia was reminded of China’s willingness to exercise its growing naval power in the region.
In February, a
Read more31 March 2026
Proposal to sell aviation firefighting assets ‘risks lives’
A Federal Government proposal to sell off Australia’s Aviation Rescue Firefighting Service have been condemned as “bizarre” and “dangerous” by the United
Read more31 March 2026
More than 30,000 migrants settle in Brisbane in one year
Overseas migration was the biggest contributor to population growth in Greater Brisbane in 2024-25.
Around 33,900 overseas migrants settled in the city during the year,
Read more31 March 2026
Sue-Ann Fresneda appointed CEO of Master Builders
Sue-Ann Fresneda has been appointed as the next CEO of Master Builders Queensland (MBQ).
The current CEO, Paul Bidwell, announced in February that he would be leaving
Read more31 March 2026
Big jump in Australians choosing Voluntary Assisted Dying
Voluntary Assisted Dying or VAD applications have increased 40 percent in 2025-25, accounting for up to three percent of all deaths in Australia.
The typical VAD
Read more31 March 2026
Rare Hendra development land up for grabs
A rare Hendra development site has hit the market, unlocking space for 66 brand new homes in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after suburbs.
Touted as one of the last
Read more31 March 2026
School students receive rare art display honour
A group of 40 school students are being given the chance to display their art at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).
The students were chosen through the 2026
Read more31 March 2026
RBA to remove card surcharges
The RBA will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa card networks from October 1, 2026.
The move is expected to save
Read more31 March 2026