New homes under construction. | Newsreel

Five ways housing can drive up productivity

By Emma Baker, Andrew Beer and Rachel Ong ViforJ Most Australians invest much of their income into housing, making employment, education and retirement decisions based
Read more 20 August 2025
Wages graphic. | Newsreel

Employers’ wage bill growth hovers around six percent

Total wages and salaries paid by Australian employers grew by almost six percent over the 12 months to June. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed
Read more 20 August 2025
Artist's Impression Victoria Park stadium. | Newsreel

Victoria Park green space condition of Federal Games funds

Improved access to green space in a redeveloped Victoria Park is a condition of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games funding agreement, signed this
Read more 20 August 2025
Wendy's. | Newsreel

Lions help Queen Street Mall roar back to life

The granite pavers of Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall weathered the footsteps of almost eight million pedestrians last month. The Queensland capital’s main CBD
Read more 20 August 2025
ADF drones. | Newsreel

Grabba Technologies delivers on ADF drone mission

A Brisbane technology manufacturer has delivered its first batch of drones to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under a multi-billion-dollar Federal Government
Read more 20 August 2025
Kinfolk Orkestar

Tunes and togetherness at Maleny Music Festival

The Maleny Music Festival lineup for 2025 promises a weekend of unforgettable music with 60 acts across seven stages and 150 concerts, dances, and workshops. Whether
Read more 20 August 2025
Peter Beattie. | Newsreel

Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more 20 August 2025
Jane Harper

Jane Harper in conversation for new novel

One of Australia’s best-selling international authors, Jane Harper, is coming to Brisbane for a conversation with audiences. The event coincides with the release of
Read more 19 August 2025
Space Surveillance Telescope, Western Australia. | Newsreel

Australian Defence telescope scans for threats from space

A decade-long plan to shift space surveillance technology from the United States to Australia is complete with a new telescope now operational. Australian Defence Force
Read more 19 August 2025
Energy bill. | Newsreel

Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC

Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework. Australian Competition and
Read more 19 August 2025