The message behind Westpac’s surprising new chair pick
John McFarlane has a trademark capacity to surprise, and this extends to his replacement to oversee the banking major.
Business
Broken voice delivers hard corporate lessons
Corporate Australia has suddenly found itself disconnected with much of the community. How will business find its way back?
Unlocking wealth: Five ways to use your equity to get richer
Homeowners are unlocking greater wealth and extra income by putting their biggest single asset to work. Here’s how.
Wineries buy-up has a cloudy future
The same company that sells wine at bottle shops and pubs has been quietly buying up wineries, and not everyone is happy about Endeavour Group’s spending spree.
Why PwC’s $1bn Project Kookaburra failed to fly
The failure of an audacious plan shows why it is so difficult to tackle the inherent conflicts inside the big four accounting firms.
Young businessman voted Wide Bay’s hottest tradie
Tighten your toolbelt and grab your hard hats as we reveal the top 5 hottest tradies and the ultimate winner across the Wide Bay Burnett, as voted by you.
Time goes by: 16 icons of the Wide Bay that no longer exist
In their heyday, they were popular local fixtures – stores, pubs, restaurants and places everybody knew about and loved. Read their history, the people behind them and where they are now.
NAMED: Greedy acts of Qld employees caught with fingers in the till
These 20 employees were caught out in a shameful act of dishonesty, stealing from their workplaces. See the sneaky behaviour that led them to face courts across the state.
Goyder had no choice but to go as Qantas chair
The airline has been sent a powerful message from its investors – the reputational mess stops with the board.
Qantas turmoil now a factor for Virgin’s ASX listing
The aviation boom is starting to fade, leaving only a narrow window of opportunity for Virgin’s private equity owner to pull the trigger on a public float.
The SUV that is easy to drive but has the bonus of seven seats
Volkswagen stretched the mid-size Tiguan to deliver the Swiss Army knife for families.
Billionaire Lew switches from outsider to Myer insider
The retail boss is no longer an agitator but has switched to an insider who is now driving the future of Myer.
Defensive investing: more shares or switch to cash?
Investors worried about more stock market falls are considering defence strategies, but experts have a word of warning.
The business empires of Adrian Portelli and Troy Williams
Adrian Portelli and Tory Williams, known as ‘Candyman 2.0’, both love their luxe lifestyles and fast cars. Now, we can reveal some of the secrets behind the pair’s business empires.
Age pension and your assets: retirement’s big balancing act
Understanding how assets impact the pension is a challenge for retirees, and there can be costly and unnecessary mistakes made.
Inside Nine’s $10m loss on Mark Bouris’ Yellow Brick Road
Channel Nine is reeling after being hit with a $10 million loss on its investment in one of former Celebrity Apprentice host Mark Bouris’ businesses.
Bundaberg Burnett future water supply in spotlight
Proposed options for better water resources across Bundaberg and the Burnett include a Bundaberg Irrigation Network Capacity Upgrade, and upgrades to Cooranga Weir, Barlil Weir and Jones Weir. Have your say:
Looking good in a Beemer SUV is now more costly
The base model in BMW’s SUV range, the X1, has grown considerably … but so has the showroom sticker price
Up to $200K a year: 160+ jobs for tradies, apprentices, mine workers
An incredible array of jobs are on offer across Queensland and NSW from dump truck drivers to drillers, diesel fitters, plumbers, electricians and apprentices. Some of the pay packets are staggering. And some require no experience. FULL LIST
Why investment loans have lost their mojo
Share and property investors have long used borrowed money to grow their portfolios, but the strategy has become a lot tougher.
Have enough for retirement? It’s never too late
Growing superannuation is a balancing act with enjoying life today, and a broad understanding of the rules will help.
‘Shocked’: Inspirational story behind Burnett’s Best PT
A transformative journey that began a decade ago culminated this week in an amazing honour for a young Burnett mum, who thought she was looking at a future of weight related health issues. This is her story.
Investors’ battle of the acronyms: ETFs versus NFTs
Exchange traded funds and non-fungible both have confusing names and deliver valuable money lessons, but their future paths look different.
The ASX sectors likely to shine before Christmas
Shares have slumped in a traditionally weak month for markets, and analysts say some sectors are poised to profit more.
New dual-cab ute is the most comfortable on the market
The joint development effort with Ford has enabled Volkswagen to deliver a new leading contender in the super popular dual-cab ute market.
$160K job offers: Lucrative mining jobs with no experience required
There’s more than 100 jobs with meals and rooms provided for those who’ve never been on a mine site before from tradie roles to apprenticeships, admin, hospitality, cleaning, and lots more.
100+ Faces: Kingaroy BaconFest 2023 in photos
BaconFest brought together food enthusiasts from across the state this weekend, celebrating everything bacon with epic eating and cooking competitions. PHOTO GALLERY.
Long-term game: How to pay for thirty years of retirement
Superannuation does a lot of the heavy lifting, but there also are other ways to afford a comfortable and active retirement.
Disrupted: Why BlackBerry failed
Telstra boss Vicki Brady couldn’t live without one. Origin’s Frank Calabria never put his down. A new film plots the cautionary tale of how the darling of the business elite spectacularly imploded.
Humble response from Burnett’s favourite childcare educator
A born and bred Kingaroy mum, who received an overwhelming number of votes in our competition, has been crowned the region’s favourite childcare educator for 2023.
Thousands join game-changing business shortlisted for national award
A mum from regional Qld has been recognised nationally for her triumphant efforts to provide women with independence and practical skills, recruiting almost 7000 members.
New era for Nanango business after shock diagnosis
Meet the new owner of the iconic Nanango Coffee Co van as she reveals her plans to evolve the business.
The $10bn road ahead of Michelle Jablko
The first internal CEO succession at Transurban shows just how much the toll road major has matured under Scott Charlton.
‘Not just big pharma’: Behind CSL’s quiet evolution
It turns out one of the toughest decisions CSL chief Paul Makenzie had to make just weeks into his tenure was picking which AFL team to support.
Fan-fest: Matildas’ game live sites across Wide Bay Burnett
Your guide to where you can get together to watch Wednesday’s historic World Cup semi-final between the Matildas’ and England, from Bundaberg to Gympie, to Hervey Bay, Kingaroy and Monto. FULL LIST:
Burnett counsellor’s creative and expanding therapy mission
An inspirational businesswoman has transformed her passion for creativity and counselling into a unique haven for healing in the South Burnett.
Bendigo’s digital reinvention leaves no room for Suncorp
Bendigo boss Marnie Baker has spent years running hard to make her bank more investment-friendly. A big acquisition would up-end everything.
VOTE NOW: Gympie’s best carpenter | 2023
The battle for the Gympie region’s favourite ‘chippie’ is in full swing, with 15 carpenters making the finals. Now is your chance to give your favourite the recognition they deserve. Vote in our poll:
Telstra-TPG’s battle for mobile deal not over yet
Instead of a legal fight, both telcos are studying options to modify and possibly revive the stalled network-sharing deal.
11 ways the rich get richer and how to copy them
Rich people seem to attract money like magnets, in the same way that battlers can repel cash, so what are their secrets?
VOTE NOW: Burnett’s favourite childcare educator | 2023
The search is on for the Burnett region’s favourite childcare educator. Vote for your favourite out of our 30 amazing finalists, as nominated by readers.
Concrete carbon targets get a reality check
Boral is the second big polluter in recent weeks to pull back on near-term targets to slash emissions. It won’t be the last.
Caverns as big as Gabba: Mind-boggling power project details revealed
Kilometres of huge underground tunnels, mountain caverns as big as the Gabba and six new dams up to 1.4km long are just the start of the $14.2bn project powering up Queensland.
Burnett’s best beautician 2023 revealed
A 22-year-old entrepreneur from the South Burnett has been crowned the region’s favourite beautician for her famous luscious lashes. Check out her reaction, and who placed in the top three:
ACCC blinded by myth of a big four killer
Australia’s competition regulator remains convinced the case exists for a tie-up between Bendigo Bank and Suncorp’s banking arm as a better way forward.
Burnett’s best nail technician 2023 revealed
Klaws by Kitty Nails’ crowning as the Burnett’s best nail technician of 2023 came as no surprise, thanks to its 30+ nominations. Check out the proud owners reaction, and who placed in the top three:
Suncorp bid: Why ACCC’s ruling must be tested
The competition regulator faces its own credibility test after rushing to embrace an unseen force to block ANZ’s $4.9bn Suncorp deal.
Baby boomers’ $200bn cash giveaway: what it means for you
Our richest generation is retiring and the great Aussie wealth transfer is under way, with Gen X and Y the biggest beneficiaries, but there are money traps to avoid.
Thousands of dollars lost, business damaged by Telstra outage
Businesses in the heart of Nanango in the South Burnett are counting the cost of a damaging, ongoing internet outage as repairs are carried out on a Telstra tower.
Kingmaker ACCC wants to turn back clock on bank deals
Haunted by its approval of the St George buyout, the regulator signals the era of major bank mergers is over.
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