$21m salaries, self-made billionaires: Franchise kings and queens of QLD
They range from billionaires to mums and dads who have built up little retail empires. They are Queensland’s world success stories of franchising. FULL LIST
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Revealed: Final design for new Breakfast Creek bridge
Council has released images of how its proposed Breakfast Creek “green’’ bridge will look. Dates have also been announced for public info sessions. SEE THE DESIGN
Inside story: Fast cars, luxury homes to 16-company, $1.5m implosion
A Gold Coast developer who once indulged in flash cars and expensive vacations is now facing the likelihood of a grilling in court from the liquidator of his 16 companies.
No move on state’s pledge for troubled Public Trustee
A report earlier this year found the Public Trustee overcharged hundreds of clients and made questionable financial decisions. But the promise of a new board is yet to eventuate, with fears a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for reform will be lost.
Sex assault tradie has licence cancelled
The Queensland building industry regulator has buckled to pressure and cancelled the licence of a Townsville tradie who pleaded guilty to assaulting women in their homes while doing renovations.
Gridiron legend backs Qld start-up
One of the best US gridiron players of all time has just invested in a promising Sunshine Coast start-up.
Serial sex assault tradie still free to work despite Minister’s pledge
A Queensland tradie remains free to work in the building industry after pleading guilty to assaulting women while carrying out renos.
Class action targets a2 Milk
Law firm Slater and Gordon says it has taken legal action on behalf of investors who bought shares while the company posted earnings downgrades.
New potential for carbon capture
An Icelandic carbon capture process backed by billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates could be trialled in Queensland in the fight against global warming.
Queensland data firm in $8 million deal
Fast-growing Brisbane company CT4 has continued its growth by acquisition strategy with a purchase of a cloud solutions firm.
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