Administrators pull the plug on private hospital
A private Brisbane psychiatric hospital that has been operating for almost 50 years will be `wound down’ after administrators failed to find a buyer.
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`Unconscionable conduct’: College fined over $30m
A vocational college that had operated in the Brisbane CBD has been fined more than $30m over making false and misleading claims to online students leaving them $60m in debt.
World’s largest: Monster demand for energy drinks prompts $75m investment
Aussies’ insatiable thirst for energy drinks like Monster and Mother has pushed soft drink giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to make a $75m new move. See the mesmerising video
Ranked: Sydney debuts, Melbourne slips in Global Cities Index
Sydney has jumped nine places to be ranked in the top 10 of the world’s best cities, just one spot behind Melbourne, with Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast also earning spots.
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Tiny outback Qld town on the brink as 500 jobs at risk
The future of a tiny outback Queensland town hangs in the balance as a global giant looks to shutter its factory, costing the jobs of 500.
‘It’s like the 1940s’: Shark Tank judge’s stark warning for Australia
Former Shark Tank judge and serial tech investor Steve Baxter believes Australia is as vulnerable as it was in the 1940s and must upgrade its defence capabilities.
High-end grocer Harris Farm Markets suffers $22m loss
High end supermarket Harris Farm Markets is known for charging a premium for groceries but it didn’t protect the family owned company from posting an eye-watering loss that saw it breach bank covenants and undergo urgent refinancing.
‘Wall’ of elderly baby boomers looming as nation’s key challenge
Leading demographer Bernard Salt says baby boomers will start turning 80 next year with health and aged care services set for the ultimate test.
Ranked: Brisbane’s top 920 lawyers named
Brisbane is outpacing Sydney and Melbourne in the race to attract top legal talent as the city’s top lawyer is revealed. See the full list
State’s shock slide as nation’s economic rankings revealed
Turbulence across multiple sectors has seen a shift in the economic rankings of each Australian state. See which state topped the list
From zero to $100m: How 21yo built debt-free home building empire
He’s built more than 2000 homes, created a $100m debt-free empire and been named young entrepreneur of the year – twice. Now a Brisbane home builder has revealed how he started at just age 21.
Tariffs won’t derail ‘golden era’ of US: Blackstone boss
The powerful Wall Street investor says markets need to hold their nerve and focus on the long term opportunities powering the world’s biggest economy.
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