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Chris Herde is the editor of The Courier-Mail’s commercial property Primesite and is part of The Australian Business Network covering a range of stories.

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Alder Developments has announced the launch of house and land packages at one of the last major subdivision sites in the suburb of Airlie Beach, Airlie Summit.

Queensland housing powers on amid population surge

A wave of sea and tree changers from other states into Queensland has driven the state to the top of the nation’s housing scorecard.

Business

(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 13, 2024, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City. Wall Street stocks opened higher Monday as investors reacted positively to Donald Trump's Treasury Department pick at the start of a holiday-shortened week that will include economic data and earnings reports. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Shock waves: markets hit by Trump’s tariff plans

Stocks have fallen and the Australian dollar has been pummelled by fear of a global trade war after US president elect Donald Trump announced a hardline tariff plan.

Business

Aussie comedian Mick Molloy launches new Triple M breakfast show in Sydney with Mark Geyer.

First strike against troubled Southern Cross Media

Major shareholders have initiated a first strike against the leadership team at Southern Cross Media as expectations of the sale of its regional TV empire by Christmas disappear.

Business

aged care, elderly generic picture: Istock.

Australians suffering aged-care anxiety

The majority of older Australians are suffering a crisis of confidence as they age and the possibility of moving into aged care looms.

Commercial Real Estate

An aerial showing the new housing estates and subdivisions in southeast Queensland.

Families squeezed out of southeast Queensland, says report

A new report has found that only 5 per cent of homes in southeast Queensland are affordable to families on a median income.

City Beat

Wisk Aero is an aviation company, backed by Boeing, developing air taxis in the US. Picture: Wisk Aero LLC

Archerfield air taxi hub eyes Olympics takeoff

Archerfield Airport has taken another step towards becoming a hub for vertical take off air taxis in time for the 2032 Olympics.

Business

Families squeezed out of southeast Queensland, says report

A new report has found that only 5 per cent of homes in southeast Queensland are affordable to families on a median income.

QBW

Mechatronix managing director Andrew Middlin.

Partnership game-changer: Mining truck maintenance firms ramps up

A family business and a mining services powerhouse have joined forces to rollout new technology that promises to extend the lifespan of mining trucks and equipment, and make millions.

City Beat

Generic Traffic - Heavy traffic on the M1 Pacific Motorway heading south towards the Gold Coast from Brisbane.Picture: Nigel Hallett

Local AI software start-up snapped up by Canadians

A Brisbane software start-up that uses AI to improve road safety and traffic management has been acquired by a Canadian company.

Business

A front view shot of a waitress handling money behind a counter in a cafe.

Rising costs, belt tightening drives surge in cafe failures

Business failures in the hospitality sector have almost doubled over the past year and are tipped to climb further as costs mount, tax debts grow and consumers tighten their belts.

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