What now for ailing resource giants?
Our big five resources stocks – BHP, Fortescue, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Santos – have disappointed investors recently, and now face fresh challenges.
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High term deposit rate days are numbered
Reserve Bank interest rate cuts are denting the incomes of savers, but there are ways to minimise the losses. Here’s how to invest cash and what a decent term deposit rate looks like now.
The rebadged underdog ute that might surprise you
With a toughened exterior and new tech, the Mazda BT-50 ute is working hard to fend off challengers.
Hostel rocked by claims of bed bugs, theft and ‘prison cell’ dorms
A Queensland hostel used by international backpackers has been forced to respond to damning allegations of dirty ‘prison-like’ rooms, bed bugs and thefts. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Popular truck dealership’s major expansion
A popular Wide Bay truck dealership has made a major move to the north as it continues to expand across the state.
Bigger than a small country: Australia’s largest cattle stations for sale
Australia’s largest cattle stations – some running up to 20,000 livestock and boasting 20-plus dams – are on the market. More than 1.8 million hectares – larger than a small country – are up for grabs.
Up to 1300 homes: Massive estate gets green light from council
Thousands of housing lots, more parks, and new shops are on the way after the Bundaberg Regional Council backed the transformational development.
Newcomer delivers one of the worst cars we’ve driven
First offering from new Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor shows there is still work to be done.
Are loans with 10 years interest-only the future of mortgages?
Home loans with longer interest-only periods, offering lower initial repayments, are appearing in Australia as housing costs climb.
‘Weaponising fear’: Politicians descend on city after rail jobs bombshell
On the eve of the federal election, the state Transport Minister has visited the Downer train factory in Maryborough to address concerns of major job losses.
Mixed response as Gympie debuts blueprint to boost primary industries
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett debuted an ambitious blueprint to grow primary industry in Qld by another $7billion on Friday, but not everyone in the Gympie audience was impressed.
Council votes on raft of new higher fees and charges
Bundaberg Regional Council has unveiled new fees for animal registration and waste disposal, with some big rises in various categories to hit the hip pocket.
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