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World-first fixed-wing response to fire disasters

Australia’s largest private natural disaster responder has bolstered its capability by adding fixed-wing firefighting aircraft to its arsenal. Sunshine Coast-based

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Business

Trade wars slow Australian retail sales

The trade war antics of US president Donald Trump have taken the wind out of retail sales in Australia. KPMG’s Retail Health Index (RHI) for June has found

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Business, Community, Government, Local, Transport, Travel

Weekend changes to Brisbane buses to test new tunnel

Live testing of the Brisbane bus network’s Adelaide Street Tunnel begins this month with changes to weekend bus services around the CBD made to accommodate the

Read more 13 June 2025

Business, Economy, Education, Finances, Products, Research & Science, Retail

Confusing food labels cost families $2500 a year

Confusing food labels are adding to food waste, with Australians unwittingly throwing away thousands of dollars worth of edible product each year. New research from RMIT

Read more 13 June 2025

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Brisbane 2032, Business, Community, Defence & Aerospace, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State, Technology, Tourism

Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

A Queensland delegation is bound for the United States on a trade mission to gain insights into Olympic and Paralympic Games planning and promote the state’s

Read more 13 June 2025

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Business, Perspectives, Retail

Dressing on the Side: Fashion’s Foodie Moment

By Susan Schwartz I knew something was up when I saw a model strut down the runway in Milan with a leather handbag shaped like a giant dumpling. But her ribs told me she

Read more 13 June 2025

Infrastructure

Business

Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

A Queensland delegation is bound for the United States on a trade mission to gain insights into Olympic and Paralympic Games planning and promote the state’s

Read more 13 June 2025

Government

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

Hundreds of Australia’s best apprentices and trainees converge on Brisbane this week to contest the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Queensland

Read more 11 June 2025

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

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

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Business, Government, Infrastructure, Property, State

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

Queensland builders have called for energy efficiency and livable housing requirements set out in the National Code to be made voluntary in a bid to lift productivity in

First luxury hotel approved under Council plan

A 160-suite, 11-storey, development in Caloundra is the first project approved under a Sunshine Coast Council plan to attract more luxury hotels to the region. Sunshine

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Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Global moves to on-shore manufacturing and production could undermine, rather than strengthen, supply chain resilience, according to the OECD. In its latest Supply Chain

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A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

Read more 11 June 2025

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McCullough Robertson continues to boost Sydney team

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointment of another new partner in its burgeoning Sydney office. Lucy Adamson has joined the firm’s Corporate team

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New child safety standards rollout is imminent

By Michael Lucey The implementation of the Child Safe Standards in Queensland will start from October 1, 2025, bringing with it a staged approach to child safety for

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New Magistrates for busy Queensland courts

Three new Magistrates have been appointed to the Queensland Magistrates Court. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Deborah Mitchell, Adam Johnson, and Jessica

Prestigious honour for McCullough Robertson partners

Two partners at McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designations in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. Scott Whitla

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Tips for start-up companies to avoid the pitfalls

Start-up companies have been urged to consider their structure, secure their intellectual property arrangements early and be “investment-ready” as quickly as

Mining & Resources

Government

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

Hundreds of Australia’s best apprentices and trainees converge on Brisbane this week to contest the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Queensland

Read more 11 June 2025

Business

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

Read more 11 June 2025

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Big battery plans surge over past year

Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council. Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne

Read more 11 June 2025

Business, Community, Energy & Resources, Environment, Perspectives

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial

Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Global moves to on-shore manufacturing and production could undermine, rather than strengthen, supply chain resilience, according to the OECD. In its latest Supply Chain

Miners lead 8.6 percent drop in company profits

The profits of Australian mining companies fell by almost 30 percent last financial year, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. ABS Head of

Professional Services

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Courts to now decide pet custody in divorce

Major changes to the Family Law Act took effect this week, introducing new rules around property division, family violence, financial transparency and even the family

Read more 12 June 2025

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Should you withdraw funds from super? Consider this

With the Federal Government planning to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, many account holders are considering withdrawing funds from

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

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

Read more 11 June 2025

Business, Economy, Finances, Professional Services, Technology

1.5 million crypto holders facing capital pain

Up to a third of Australians who have sold Cryptocurrency over the past 12 months may be in for a shock when they lodge their tax return this year. A recent survey found

Finance industry urged to act as risks increase

Financial services businesses need to improve cross-departmental communications to avoid digital disruption and ensure compliance with a new regulatory standard which

Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

Businesses need to tackle Australia’s productivity issues head-in and not wait for a Government response to the crisis. That was the message Queensland finance leaders

Property

Business

Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

A Queensland delegation is bound for the United States on a trade mission to gain insights into Olympic and Paralympic Games planning and promote the state’s

Read more 13 June 2025

Government

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

Hundreds of Australia’s best apprentices and trainees converge on Brisbane this week to contest the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Queensland

Read more 11 June 2025

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

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

Read more 11 June 2025

Business, Economy, Finances, Property

Queensland property growth helps nation break $1m barrier

Queensland property price growth has driven the national mean price beyond $1 million for the first time. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

Queensland builders have called for energy efficiency and livable housing requirements set out in the National Code to be made voluntary in a bid to lift productivity in

McNab nab sustainability award for Electrolux centre

A multi-million-dollar development at the Port of Brisbane has been honoured for its sustainability at the Australian Institute of Building Awards. McNab CEO Kunjan

Retail

Business

Trade wars slow Australian retail sales

The trade war antics of US president Donald Trump have taken the wind out of retail sales in Australia. KPMG’s Retail Health Index (RHI) for June has found

Read more 13 June 2025

Education

Confusing food labels cost families $2500 a year

Confusing food labels are adding to food waste, with Australians unwittingly throwing away thousands of dollars worth of edible product each year. New research from RMIT

Read more 13 June 2025

Business, Perspectives, Retail

Dressing on the Side: Fashion’s Foodie Moment

By Susan Schwartz I knew something was up when I saw a model strut down the runway in Milan with a leather handbag shaped like a giant dumpling. But her ribs told me she

Read more 13 June 2025

Business, Community, Events, Products, Retail, Sport, Technology

Rugby Australia serves up new ticketing tech for Lions tours

Ticket holders to this year’s British and Irish Lions rugby union tour will be the first Australian sports fans to have access to a new digital ticketing

Read more 12 June 2025

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Aussie sunscreens fail SPF 50+ test. See the list

Only four of Australia’s top 20 SPF 50+ sunscreens are delivering the promised sun protection. CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva said the consumer group tested 20 popular SPF

Read more 12 June 2025

Business, Products, Retail

EOFY sales warning as retailers fined for ‘sitewide’ claims

The misleading use of “sitewide” messaging on Black Friday sales has led to a number of Australians retailers being fined. The Australian Competition and Consumer

Read more 11 June 2025

Technology

Business

World-first fixed-wing response to fire disasters

Australia’s largest private natural disaster responder has bolstered its capability by adding fixed-wing firefighting aircraft to its arsenal. Sunshine Coast-based

Read more 13 June 2025

Business

Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

A Queensland delegation is bound for the United States on a trade mission to gain insights into Olympic and Paralympic Games planning and promote the state’s

Read more 13 June 2025

Business, Community, Events, Products, Retail, Sport, Technology

Rugby Australia serves up new ticketing tech for Lions tours

Ticket holders to this year’s British and Irish Lions rugby union tour will be the first Australian sports fans to have access to a new digital ticketing

Read more 12 June 2025

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Future skills put to test in Brisbane

Hundreds of Australia’s best apprentices and trainees converge on Brisbane this week to contest the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Queensland

Read more 11 June 2025

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

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

With productivity making the headlines, new research has shown Australian employees waste up to three hours each week in unnecessary meetings. Office supplies company

Read more 11 June 2025

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Excessive screen time triggers vicious cycle in children

Excessive screen time increases the risk of a child developing behavioural problems, which then drives them back to screens to cope, creating a vicious cycle. The new

Read more 11 June 2025

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Weekend changes to Brisbane buses to test new tunnel

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Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

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Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

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Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

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McCullough Robertson continues to boost Sydney team

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Big battery plans surge over past year

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

Push to localise supply chains a risk to global GDP

Miners lead 8.6 percent drop in company profits

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Courts to now decide pet custody in divorce

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A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

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Finance industry urged to act as risks increase

Don’t wait for Government to drive productivity gains

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Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

Queensland property growth helps nation break $1m barrier

Master plan to deliver $59 billion construction pipeline

McNab nab sustainability award for Electrolux centre

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Trade wars slow Australian retail sales

Confusing food labels cost families $2500 a year

Dressing on the Side: Fashion’s Foodie Moment

Rugby Australia serves up new ticketing tech for Lions tours

Aussie sunscreens fail SPF 50+ test. See the list

EOFY sales warning as retailers fined for ‘sitewide’ claims

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World-first fixed-wing response to fire disasters

Sunshine State eyes United States for ideas and investment

Rugby Australia serves up new ticketing tech for Lions tours

Future skills put to test in Brisbane

A month each year lost to unnecessary meetings

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