Migrants thriving in Australia’s western workforce
Queensland’s workforce has the lowest share of migrants, when compared to any mainland state in Australia.
Analysis by employer organisation The Australian
Read more16 November 2024
259 reasons to take it easy on Queensland roads
More than 250 life-sized cutouts were placed in Brisbane’s King George Square today as a stark reminder of the lives lost on Queensland roads this year.
Queensland
Read more16 November 2024
Will a $900m fund have any impact on productivity?
By Roy Green
Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for
Read more15 November 2024
CSIRO call to ‘chart your fart’ for science
While the butt of many a joke, flatulence is necessary for good health and Australia’s science agency wants us to track ours for the greater good.
The CSIRO is calling
Read more15 November 2024
Weekend posties back on the streets this Saturday
Australia Post will re-introduce weekend delivery from Saturday to cope with increased holiday season demand.
Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce
Read more15 November 2024
Protein blocker prevents multi-organ failure
Researchers have proven that damaged cells in one vital organ can “infect” healthy organs, discovery a way to block their impact in the process.
A study, led by the
Read more15 November 2024
Baz Luhrmann to go MAD on the Gold Coast
Award-winning Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann will guide the creation of a new creative industries precinct on the Gold Coast.
Mayor Tom Tate said the City’s Miami
Read more14 November 2024
Lowest employment growth in six months
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent in October, with the smallest increase in the number of people employed in six months.
Australian Bureau of
Read more14 November 2024
State pauses BPICs for new construction projects
The Queensland Government has paused the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new state-funded construction projects.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said
Read more14 November 2024
Net zero ‘out of reach’ without large-scale storage
Australia’s goal of achieving net-zero is “out of reach” without large-scale energy storage.
A new report from Monash University suggests without policy changes to
Read more14 November 2024