March
What an election in the middle of NRL Magic Round means for Qld
Anthony Albanese’s polling date will clash with a major weekend in the NRL calendar as well as a long weekend in Queensland.
‘Superhuman’: Sea World staff slept at work to keep dolphins safe
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred crept towards south-east Queensland, Sea World set in motion a massive operation to ensure the park’s dolphins were safe.
Beef exporters and farmers count the cost of Alfred
Lucrative export markets were hampered by ex-cyclone Alfred as fruit and vegetable farmers in Queensland count the cost.
What to do if you have a holiday booked to Queensland
Flights are back, but the roads are chaos. Here are your options for cancelling flights as the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred lingers.
Iconic beaches stripped of sand could stay that way for months
Shorelines in tourism hotspots such as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay have been denuded by giant waves caused by the cyclone, and could take months to recover.
Alfred costing the economy $1b a day as Brisbane pummelled
Power remains cut to hundreds of thousands of residents as torrential rain causes flooding across Queensland’s capital.
Blackouts, flooding begin in cyclone disaster zone
Destruction has already begun from Cyclone Alfred, though the full force is not expected until Saturday.
ASX slips below 8000; Huge waves slam beaches; Joe Aston on WiseTech
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Bill could top $2b as Cyclone Alfred fears shut down Brisbane
Residents in a region spanning 500 kilometres along the east coast are bracing for destruction from the most powerful storm in 50 years.
February
Four standout restaurants to add to your Gold Coast must-visit list
Now you have an extra reason to hit the Goldie strip, which is fast becoming a paradise for foodies.
The hottest VC ticket in Sydney is an invite to this founder’s brunch
No plus ones, no alcohol, and no hard sales pitches. There is a 230-person waiting list for Frank and Jacques Greeff’s invite-only founders’ table.
Army entrepreneur snaps up second Gold Coast retreat for $10.5m
A defence industry entrepreneur has expanded his luxury foothold in the hinterland, snapping up another retreat in the lush hamlet.
January
Gold Coast tower with $25m penthouse and Tesla approved
The 23-storey tower overlooking at Broadbeach will have just 24 apartments including a triple-level penthouse, a Tesla car share and concierge service.
Star’s lenders bring in gun restructuring lawyer as casino risks collapse
The decision to hire Nikki Smythe is understood to have been driven by Deutsche Bank, which is shaping up as a key player in deciding Star’s future.
Where CEOs are holidaying this summer
Beachside getaways on the Australian coast take pride of place in our CEOs’ list of vacations. But their picks also include stops in Japan and Chile.
The busy person’s guide to getting marathon-ready in 16 weeks
Running is having a moment, and taking it all the way to 42 kms can be an ultimate show of achievement for high-performing entrepreneurs and executives.
December 2024
Atlassian tower the next frontier for reborn hostel operator
As it prepares for its most ambitious opening yet, YHA Australia’s business continues to boom as demand for budget stays grows.
John Holland overhauls executive team as projects struggle
John Holland is searching for a new CEO and its major projects boss will leave in January.
Why glitzy Gold Coast is the next teal battleground
Erchana Murray-Bartlett ran the equivalent of 150 marathons in as many days last year. Now she’s running for federal parliament as an independent backed by Climate 200.
November 2024
What schoolies revellers need to know about methanol
Errol Baker says his daughter is lucky to be alive life after she was poisoned by methanol on a schoolies trip to Bali. He and experts offers tips on reducing the risks.