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Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

The global mergers and acquisitions market remains positive, despite deals generally taking longer to complete and some sectors being impacted by common issues, such as

Business

$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes

A $500m project will upgrade freight routes to support the Queensland cattle industry. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Investment loans hit record numbers and value

The number of new investment loans in Australia has hit a three-year high. New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed new investment loans rose by 13.6

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in

Business, Energy & Resources, Government, Legal, State

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

A Queensland Parliamentary Committee is set to report back next week on legislation which will enable the State Government’s new energy roadmap. In an alert, a team

Business, Community, Support & Services, Technology

Vast majority of online users exposed to misinformation

Almost three-quarters of Australians have encountered misinformation on digital platforms this year. New research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority

Infrastructure

Government

New designs for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail precincts

Updated designs have been released for the northern section of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, including Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge and Kingston

Read more 21 November 2025

Government

$250m spend to boost skills pipeline

More than $250 million will be invested to address the skills shortage in Queensland. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said $201 million

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, Retail, Technology, Tourism

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of

Read more 13 November 2025

Business, Infrastructure, Transport

ACCC concerns end John Holland-CFMEU agreements

Construction company John Holland has ended agreements with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) following an investigation by the Australian

Read more 13 November 2025

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State

Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform

Queensland builders are pushing for further industry reform following the abolition of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC). Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell

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Business

Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

The global mergers and acquisitions market remains positive, despite deals generally taking longer to complete and some sectors being impacted by common issues, such as

Government

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in

Business, Energy & Resources, Government, Legal, State

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

A Queensland Parliamentary Committee is set to report back next week on legislation which will enable the State Government’s new energy roadmap. In an alert, a team

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Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Legal

Boards facing complex governance dilemma

Companies are facing an increasingly difficult battle to satisfy complex governance requirements without stifling growth and innovation. McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Legal, Perspectives

High Court ruling another hit for foreign investors

By Duncan Bedford The High Court of Australia has unanimously confirmed the constitutional validity of the retroactive validation of surcharge land taxes and duties

Mining & Resources

Government

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

A recent critical minerals agreement between Australia and the United States provides positive signals to the industry, as governments acknowledge their role in

Business

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

A Queensland Parliamentary Committee is set to report back next week on legislation which will enable the State Government’s new energy roadmap. In an alert, a team

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Technology, Transport

Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) are ready to get to work in Western Australia’s mining sector. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore

Read more 21 November 2025

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Federal, Government, Manufacturing

US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy

Read more 10 November 2025

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Business, Economy, Energy & Resources, Federal, Finances, Government, Retail

Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Australians will have access to free solar power, regardless of whether they have solar panels on their roof, under a new retail energy offer. Federal Climate Change and

Professional Services

Business

Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

The global mergers and acquisitions market remains positive, despite deals generally taking longer to complete and some sectors being impacted by common issues, such as

Business

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Appointments, Business, Government, Legal, Local, People, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Technology

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 10 November 2025

Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

A regulatory review of financial advice regarding setting up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) found more than quarter put Australians’ retirement savings at

Read more 10 November 2025

Business, Community, Professional Services, Retail, Support & Services

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

A Brisbane-based family business has a novel suggestion to increase housing stock through the implementation of a new tax deduction. Property Clearance cofounder and

Property

Economy

Investment loans hit record numbers and value

The number of new investment loans in Australia has hit a three-year high. New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed new investment loans rose by 13.6

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Property

$3.5m Glider Park first of Kinma Valley’s green spaces

A $3.5 million community space, and first park, in a master-planned community north of Brisbane is now welcoming locals. Stockland Senior Development Manager Dan Nay

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of

Read more 13 November 2025

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State

Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform

Queensland builders are pushing for further industry reform following the abolition of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC). Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell

Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Read more 10 November 2025

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Community

Online marketplaces fail button battery safety test

The vast majority of a random selection of toys purchased from popular online marketplaces have failed safety tests. CHOICE Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas said 24

Read more 21 November 2025

Hip Hops Head Brewer Shaun Reeves, Mayor of Sanyo-Onoda, Japan Goji Fujita and City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery

Economy

Seaweed and beer the essence of friendship

South-east Queensland seaweed has been used to produce a “friendship” beer strengthening ties between the City of Moreton Bay and the Japanese city of

Albert Street re-opening begins in December

The Queen Street Mall expansion down Brisbane’s Albert Street will beginning opening next month. Brisbane City Council Planning Chair Adam Allan said the major

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Perspectives, Retail

Will Menulog’s demise lead to higher food delivery prices?

By Alex Veen and Josh Healy It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor

Beef producers moving to meet wellness demand

Australia’s meat producers are marking their mark in the United States wellness industry. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Program Manager Food Innovation John

Technology

Business

Vast majority of online users exposed to misinformation

Almost three-quarters of Australians have encountered misinformation on digital platforms this year. New research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority

Human creativity not at risk from AI artists

A “mathematical ceiling” will prevent Artificial intelligence (AI) from replacing creative artists, according to a new study. David Cropley, a Professor of

AI-created digital twins predict patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence has been used to create digital twins of patients to predict the effectiveness of medical treatments. Researchers from the University of

Read more 21 November 2025

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Technology, Transport

Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) are ready to get to work in Western Australia’s mining sector. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore

Read more 21 November 2025

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the

Read more 17 November 2025

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Local, Property, Retail, Technology, Tourism

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of

Read more 13 November 2025

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Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

$500m upgrade for Queensland cattle routes

Investment loans hit record numbers and value

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

Vast majority of online users exposed to misinformation

Infrastructure

New designs for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail precincts

$250m spend to boost skills pipeline

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

ACCC concerns end John Holland-CFMEU agreements

Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform

Legal

Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Boards facing complex governance dilemma

High Court ruling another hit for foreign investors

Mining & Resources

Governments send a signal with critical minerals deal

Committee set to report back on energy roadmap bill

Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

Day-time window of free electricity under new offer

Professional Services

Mergers & acquisitions maintain momentum despite issues

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Madden first champion for women in business

ASIC warning over advice on self-managed super funds

CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

Tax deduction would clear the way to boost housing stock

Property

Investment loans hit record numbers and value

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

$3.5m Glider Park first of Kinma Valley’s green spaces

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Flicking BPIC good start to industry reform

Madden first champion for women in business

Retail

Online marketplaces fail button battery safety test

Seaweed and beer the essence of friendship

Albert Street re-opening begins in December

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Will Menulog’s demise lead to higher food delivery prices?

Beef producers moving to meet wellness demand

Technology

Vast majority of online users exposed to misinformation

Human creativity not at risk from AI artists

AI-created digital twins predict patient outcomes

Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit