‘F**k big business’: Farm fight exposed as 117 y/o Burnett dairy folds
One of Queensland’s oldest dairies is closing but not before its councillor owner blames a bitter battle with another farmer and major milk company.
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The families and big money behind Qld’s horse industry
While racing may be known as the Sport of Kings, it’s not the only equestrian discipline raking in big bucks for savvy owners and breeders across the state. Meet the people behind 15 of Queensland’s richest studs.
Bargain deal on plush big SUV: But grey nomads will be disappointed
There is currently a bargain deal available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, where opulence has gone up a notch but hauling power has dropped.
Powerlink announces final 1km corridor to Woolooga
Powerlink have announced the final 1km-long corridor of the controversial high voltage transmission lines crossing west of Gympie from the proposed $14.2bn Borumba pumped hydro to the grid at Woolooga.
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The tiny technology that could help us breathe easier
It’s easy to point the finger at big coal companies when it comes to air pollution, but how much are we doing ourselves to clean the air we breathe? Take a look at a new portable device which promises to combat viruses and irritants.
‘Big plans’: Changing faces at two of Gympie’s biggest pubs
A heritage-listed Gympie hotel has been taken over by the owners of a popular Mary St pub, after it was destroyed in the February floods.
Qld couple make $60k in fast cash: How they did it
A Queensland couple who joined the national trend of partners pooling savings to build wealth have quickly made an extra $60,000. See how they did it.
‘Highest we’ve seen’: War 14,000km away fuelling petrol pain
The war in Ukraine is a major contributing factor behind the petrol price pain being felt by motorists across the Wide Bay.
$25M a year, 750 workers: Wide Bay’s richest franchise, business bosses
The leaders behind some of the Wide Bay’s biggest businesses are also some of the richest in the region, with one generating $25 million a year and others around $5M in annual revenue. SEE THE FULL LIST
Aged pensioners getting largest rise since 2013
Centrelink benefits are heading higher next week, but is it enough to cover the cost of living crunch? See how much they will rise.
Demand growing for Brisbane firm’s real-time flood tech
A Brisbane flood tech start-up is in rapid expansion mode as governments and organisations across the globe try to cope with the increased frequency of catastrophic weather events.
‘Humiliating’: How a scammer cost Barefoot Investor $5000
Scott Pape was recently scammed by a bloke. But here’s why he was a sitting duck and how you can learn from his experience.
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