Business
Shein

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 19 November 2025
Associate Professor Michael Menden

People

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 19 November 2025
Hip Hops Head Brewer Shaun Reeves, Mayor of Sanyo-Onoda, Japan Goji Fujita and City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery

Business, Community, Economy, Events, Finances, Government, Local, Retail, Tourism

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
Read more 19 November 2025
Trains

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 19 November 2025
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Business, Community, Government, Infrastructure, State, Transport, Travel

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 19 November 2025
Apprentice using a computer. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Economy, Education, Employment, Government, Health, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, State, Vocational

$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
Read more 19 November 2025

Infrastructure
KURABY STATION_PRIMARY ENTRANCE

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 19 November 2025
Apprentice using a computer. | Newsreel

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
Read more 19 November 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
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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
Surveyor on road. | Newsreel

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
Workers building a house. | Newsreel

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
Read more 12 November 2025

Legal
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
Omundson Naomi

Business

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
Bedford Duncan

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
Read more Partner content
SCott MCR

Appointments, Business, Legal, People

Higgins joins McCullough Robertson as new Sydney partner

Leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has bolstered its expertise in the Construction and Infrastructure field with Scott Higgins joining as a
Read more Partner content
Fleur Madden. | Newsreel

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
Hughes David

Business, Economy, Finances, Legal, Perspectives

Backflip on super tax reform a more realistic outcome

By David Hughes Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers has announced a significant shift in the Commonwealth Government’s approach to the so-called Div 296 tax on
Read more Partner content

Mining & Resources
Trains

Business

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 19 November 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
Solar farm.| Newsreel

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
Worker installing roof-top solar. | Newsreel

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
Read more 4 November 2025
Workers on a wind farm. | Newsreel

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

Green light for GO clean energy scheme

A new emissions certification scheme, launched this week, aims to provide Australian businesses and exporters looking to capitalise on the demand for clean energy
Read more 3 November 2025
Oil tanker. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Energy & Resources, Finances, Manufacturing

Commodity prices heading back to pre-pandemic levels

The World Bank has predicted global commodity prices are set to fall to their lowest levels in six years. World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President
Read more 31 October 2025

Professional Services
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
Fleur Madden. | Newsreel

People

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
Man looking at statement. | Newsreel

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
CBA

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,
Read more 5 November 2025
Property Clearance Director Jude Morton. | Newsreel

Business, Professional Services, Property

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
Read more 16 October 2025
Staff in call centre. | Newsreel

Business, Federal, Government, Professional Services

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax
Read more 16 October 2025

Property
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
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Business

$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
Read more 14 November 2025
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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
Aerial shot of housing. | Newsreel

Business, Economy, Finances, Property

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
Read more 12 November 2025
Workers building a house. | Newsreel

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
Read more 12 November 2025
Fleur Madden. | Newsreel

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

Retail
Shein

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 19 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
Read more 19 November 2025
3. Albert Street plaza render

Business, Community, Government, Local, Retail, Transport, Travel

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
Read more 18 November 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
Menulog

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
Read more 14 November 2025
Collagen

Business, Retail, Rural

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
Read more 14 November 2025

Technology
Associate Professor Michael Menden

People

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 19 November 2025
Trains

Business

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 19 November 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
INFINITY_DRONE_2_STAGE_2

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
Gaming

Business, Education, Research & Science, Technology

Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging

Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits. Flinders
Read more 12 November 2025
boat

Business, Government, Local, Technology

New link to US as subsea cable lands in Maroochydore

Australia’s second direct digital link to the United States has landed on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the groundbreaking
Read more 12 November 2025