ABS elevates strata managers as shortage exposed
An Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) decision has provided hope a critical shortage of strata managers, sparked by more Australians opting for high-density living,
Read more28 January 2025
Rail and road funding critical to busting Coast congestion
A decision to place funding to complete the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail on the backburner has raised the ire of Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli.
Mayor Natoli said
Read more28 January 2025
Stamp duty abolition first task for Parliament
Abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers will the first order of business when Queensland Parliament resumes next week.
Premier David Crisafulli said the
Read more26 January 2025
Harwood to lead Queensland’s Planning Group
Peta Harwood is Queensland’s new State Planner, tasked with facilitating the approval of thousands of homes to combat the housing crisis.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie
Read more26 January 2025
Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year
Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
Read more26 January 2025
Oil and gas activity lifts business turnover
Business turnover in Australia jumped two percent in November, driven by a strong mining sector.
Australian Bureau of Statistics Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing
Read more24 January 2025
$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions
A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis.
Master
Read more24 January 2025
Two new truffle species unearthed by dogs
Two new species of truffle have been found by curious dogs in North America.
Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Florida say the new Tuber canirevelatum
Read more24 January 2025
Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics
Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence.
A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more24 January 2025
Tips to help a child with back-to-school anxiety
By Samantha Vlcek
From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes
Read more23 January 2025