‘Artist with hair’: Burnett crowns its best hairstylist
South and North Burnett readers have revealed their choice for the region’s best hairstylist, with the winner emerging from a 28-strong field of nominees to claim the crown.
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Qld coal boss warns of wave of mine closures due to royalty hikes
Bowen Coking Coal boss Nick Jorss says Queensland’s crippling royalty regime means 500 jobs at its flagship mine are on the line as it ‘shovels money’ to the state government.
Five ways a new US war can hit your finances
From petrol prices to interest rates, if the new Middle East conflict spreads it could impact Australians’ investments and nest eggs.
These 15 stocks are booming amid a ballooning of defence budgets
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
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While slotting into the compact SUV line-up, the new Kia EV3 still packs some punch.
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The end of financial year is looming and there’s plenty you can do to maximise your investment returns. Just don’t get caught in this common trap.
Beware of these tax traps before June 30
Early June is the time to start taking tax seriously if you want to grab the biggest deductions and avoid an ATO audit.
Style meets performance: Modest sporting looks but this hatch is a weapon
Mechanical tweaks have made some significant changes to the Audi S3 prestige hot hatch for 2025.
How more young adults are finding super success
Younger Australians are focusing on superannuation earlier than their parents and it’s paying off with a 30-year-old median wage worker today eyeing a balance over $600,000.
The property tax mistake costing investors thousands
Real estate investors can access some big tax deductions but many miss out by failing to ask the right questions.
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.
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.
Which bank? Mortgage relief comes faster for some after RBA move
Some of the big banks are lowering home loan rates faster than others after the RBA cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, in a move welcomed by millions of borrowers.
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