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March

Tourism figures insist federal election won’t dampen Queensland’s long weekend and NRL’s Magic Round.

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.

Tiana Miles with dolphin Zippa in Sea Wrold.

‘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.

Wild weather had closed down major industries across south-east Queensland and northern NSW.

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.

Some of Australia’s holiday coast has been hit by bad weather.

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.

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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.

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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

Palette’s chef Dayan Hartill-Law’s food meets art experience.

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.

Jacques Greeff with brother Frank, who is a ex-chef and young rich lister, are on a mission to meet all the founders in Australia making more than $10m a year.  He has been cooking lunches at his Northern Beaches home for founders.

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

The Burleigh Heads project will include full-floor and half-floor residences

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.

Nikki Smythe during her Freehills days.

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.

Kenvue managing director Nadia Stone is splitting her holidays between the beaches of NSW and the ski slopes of Hakuba in Japan.

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.

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Catriona McGregor, Chief Legal and Transformation Officer Domain Group, says running is a pressure relief.

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

The lower levels of the Atlassian tower will house a flagship YHA hostel.

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.

The third stage of the Gold Coast light rail line is causing John Holland problems

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.

Independent candidate for McPherson Erchana Murray-Bartlett

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

Errol Baker’s daughter, Jas, consumed methanol at schoolies nine years ago.

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.

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