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Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra

A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow. The House of Representatives Standing Committee
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Green shoots in consumer confidence

Australian consumer confidence has hit a six-month high, with the largest weekly jump in more than three years. ANZ Economist Madeline Dunk said consumer confidence rose
Read more 23 July 2024
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AI tracks public seating use in Sydney trial

Moveable, AI-supported seating is being used in Sydney to better understand how people use public spaces. Created by UNSW Sydney industrial designers in collaboration
Read more 23 July 2024
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Beef industry benefits from US destocking

Destocking in the United States, drought in South America and a declining Chinese economy are impacting Australia’s beef industry. The latest Global Beef Market update
Read more 23 July 2024
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Food waste takes billions off the table

Australians throw away more than $36 billion worth of food each year, with 70 percent of it still edible. The issue of food wastage is being highlighted as a two-day
Read more 23 July 2024
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Racing returns $2.4 billion to state economy

The racing industry has doubled its contribution to the Queensland economy in the past eight years, tipping in $2.4 billion last year. Racing Queensland released its
Read more 23 July 2024
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Dancer downtime an unexpected ballet bonus

Queensland Ballet is reactivating dancers who are injured or have retired by capitalising on their unique insights to pivot into new careers. Take David Power, for
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Net zero drives some positive job trends -Newsreel

Net zero to drive some positive job trends

The global movement towards net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 is likely to have a relatively positive impact on employment, a new OECD assessment concludes. The 2024
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John Williamson announces 2025 tour dates

Country music star John Williamson, who has been touring Australia approximately forever, has announced new Queensland 2025 dates for his My Travellin’ Days Are Done
Read more 23 July 2024
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and local business people.

Sunshine Coast calls for full rail extension before 2032

Sunshine Coast Council wants the next Queensland Government to provide the $6.5 billion required to extend rail services to Maroochydore before 2032. The Direct Sunshine
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