Business

Economy

Half the nation’s strike pain in Queensland

The Queensland economy lost almost 20,000 working days to industrial disputes in the first half of this year, accounting for more than half of the entire country’s

Read more 11 September 2024

Education

Aussies in Antarctica helping to put people on Mars

Australians working in Antarctica are helping prepare astronauts for future missions to Mars. Australian Antarctic Division Chief Medical Officer Dr Jeff Ayton said

Read more 11 September 2024

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Health, Professional Services

Genetic testing rule change in insurance underwriting

Life insurance companies will no longer be able refer to adverse predictive genetic test results in their policy decisions. Federal Financial Services Minister Stephen

Read more 11 September 2024

Business, Community, Environment, Tourism, Transport

All Queensland airports in climate change firing line

All Queensland airports are in the highest risk categories for climate change impact, according to a new report. A report by insurance group Zurich and economic analysts

Read more 11 September 2024

Teenagers looking at mobile phone. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Safety, Technology

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

The Federal Government plans to enforce an age limit on the use of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today the Government would introduce

Read more 11 September 2024

Elderly woman signing document. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Federal, Government, Legal, State, Support & Services

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser. Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert

Infrastructure

Kings Beach. Caloundra, Queensland. | Newsreel

Government

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor

Read more 9 September 2024

New homes under construction. | Newsreel

Business

Shaky start to housing accord building goals

Australia is slipping behind in the race to build 1.2 million new homes identified in the National Housing Accord. New figures from Master Builders Australia show the

Read more 9 September 2024

Business, Government, Infrastructure, State, Transport

New tunnel option for south-west Brisbane

A new road traffic tunnel is being explored to ease congestion on the Centenary Highway south-west of Brisbane. The QIC and State Department of Transport and Main Roads

Read more 9 September 2024

Worker looking at solar panels. | Newsreel

Business, Community, Environment, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Rural, Technology, Transport

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Electrical equipment in power pole. | Newsreel

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Legal

Community

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

More than a third of Australians with an enduring power of attorney have granted it to someone identified as a potential abuser. Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Businesses and individuals have been warned about a “swathe of serious risks and ethical dilemmas” that have emerged from the rapid onset of generative artificial

Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

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

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Worker being confronted by angry customers

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

McCullough Robertson Joint Managing Partner Guy Humble gives his insights on mediation.

Business, Legal, Perspectives

The vital role of mediation in preserving relationships

By Guy Humble In a world where all-too-often people and organisations find themselves in costly disputes, mediation has become an important part of the armoury in trying

Appointments, Business, Government, Legal, People, State

First female Crown Solicitor for Queensland

Queensland has its first female Crown Solicitor with the appointment of Cecelia Christensen. State Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the experienced solicitor and

Mining & Resources

Economy

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Read more 9 September 2024

Community

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Federal, Government, Mining & Resources

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

An interactive online tool will showcase the investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The Federal Government this week launched the digital

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Government, Mining & Resources, State

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

The Queensland Government will invest in bolstering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capability of the state’s critical mineral sector. State Resources

Professional Services

Business

Genetic testing rule change in insurance underwriting

Life insurance companies will no longer be able refer to adverse predictive genetic test results in their policy decisions. Federal Financial Services Minister Stephen

Read more 11 September 2024

Economy

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Read more 9 September 2024

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

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Government, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Rural, State, Technology, Transport

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Defence & Aerospace, Economy, Federal, Government, Infrastructure, Legal, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Rural, Technology, Tourism, Transport

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia. Business Council Chief Executive Bran

Property

Government

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor

Read more 9 September 2024

Business

Shaky start to housing accord building goals

Australia is slipping behind in the race to build 1.2 million new homes identified in the National Housing Accord. New figures from Master Builders Australia show the

Read more 9 September 2024

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

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Economy, Property

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

High-density apartments drove an almost 17 percent turnaround in building approvals across the country in July, despite Queensland’s numbers going backward. The latest

Queen’s Wharf opens as Brisbane’s star attraction

Brisbane will be viewed from a different perspective tonight, with the new Sky Deck viewing platform opening at 5pm, as Queen’s Wharf pulls back the curtains. The Sky

Retail

Economy

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Read more 9 September 2024

Business

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

Read more 5 September 2024

Customer using technology in store. | Newsreel

Business, Education, Higher Education, Research & Science, Retail

Shoppers extra cautious with retail technology

Growing acceptance of technology in a person’s every-day life hits a speedbump at the shopfront, according to new Queensland research. A team from QUT, found that

Outgoing Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra. | Newsreel

Business, People, Retail

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra has resigned, as the group moves to merge with the National Retail Association. The head of the leading national

Read more 4 September 2024

Business, Community, Legal, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Property, Retail, Safety, Technology

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted

Read more 4 September 2024

Pharmacist talking to elderly man in chemist. | Newsreel

Appointments, Business, Community, Government, Health, People, Retail, State

New pharmacy business council members appointed

A new council has been appointed to oversee pharmacy ownership in Queensland. The State Government this week announced the 10 members of the first-ever Queensland

Read more 4 September 2024

Technology

Government

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

The Federal Government plans to enforce an age limit on the use of social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today the Government would introduce

Read more 11 September 2024

Business

Apple unleashes its own AI in system upgrade

Apple will introduce enhanced artificial intelligence in its operating system upgrades from next month, In a statement, the tech giant said Apple Intelligence, the

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Businesses and individuals have been warned about a “swathe of serious risks and ethical dilemmas” that have emerged from the rapid onset of generative artificial

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Professional Services, Retail, Technology, Transport

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of

Read more 9 September 2024

Business, Community, Environment, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Rural, Technology, Transport

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to

Read more 5 September 2024

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Business

Half the nation’s strike pain in Queensland

Aussies in Antarctica helping to put people on Mars

Genetic testing rule change in insurance underwriting

All Queensland airports in climate change firing line

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

Infrastructure

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

Shaky start to housing accord building goals

New tunnel option for south-west Brisbane

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

Legal

Enduring risk of financial elder abuse

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

The vital role of mediation in preserving relationships

First female Crown Solicitor for Queensland

Mining & Resources

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

New tool lures investors to critical minerals projects

Critical ESG investment in minerals sector

Professional Services

Genetic testing rule change in insurance underwriting

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

Property

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

Shaky start to housing accord building goals

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

High-rise apartments drive bounce in approvals

Queen’s Wharf opens as Brisbane’s star attraction

Retail

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Shoppers extra cautious with retail technology

Australian Retailers Association CEO Zahra resigns

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

New pharmacy business council members appointed

Technology

Social media age limits in place ‘this year’

Apple unleashes its own AI in system upgrade

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Technology not enough to reach net zero

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review