‘We cook from the heart’: New Japanese restaurant welcomed in Bargara
A new Bargara restaurant is offering an elevated Japanese menu to those looking for authentic, traditional Asian cuisine close to the beach.
Business
Why pokies king is rolling the dice on troubled casino
For Bruce Mathieson, his move on Star is more than a punt on whether or not the casino can stay alive.
Surprise place where demand for dentists is higher than anywhere else
New research by business marketing website Localsearch has revealed the regional city where dentists are in more demand than any other place in Qld, and all but one other place in all of Australia.
Roll call: Meet Burnett’s favourite prep teachers of 2024
Meet 24 of the region’s outstanding prep teachers who are leading our little minds into the first stage of schooling. Be part of the conversation, vote for your most favourite in our poll.
Inside Bank of Queensland’s plan to shrink to greatness
Under a new boss, the regional lender plans to get ahead by getting smaller and smarter.
Break-up? Why our supermarkets need to get bigger
The Greens’ plan to force Woolies and Coles to shrink only plays into the hands of global gorillas like Amazon, Nestle and Unilever.
Bullsh*t and jail: Canberra are we really doing this?
There is a darker message for all businesses after the Woolworths boss was forced to cop political bile from a lightweight Greens senator.
Mt Perry Show working hard to connect with younger audiences
The team behind the 77th annual Mount Perry Show are gearing up for a day of rural entertainment, with a range of new displays and events ready for the crowds.
Casino cop denied Star the time and space to change
Star and its NSW regulator are at war over demands that change at the Sydney casino should be made at the cost of everything else.
Powerful Star casino monitor ‘passed over for top job’
The independent manager who now holds the fate of Star’s NSW licence had previously eyed a top executive job with the casino.
35+ stunning photos and characters of the Eidsvold Cattle Drive
Despite a boggy start to the 2024 Eidsvold Cattle Drive, volunteers and attendees were all smiles on day four of the major fundraising event that drives 400 head from Culcraige Station to Euroka Station. See the photos, video.
Why Citi thinks US economy could still stall
Citi banker Lucy Baldwin is one of the few market bears still standing. This is why she thinks there could be a hard landing.
Car insurance class action: See if you are eligible
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are eligible to join a class action launched over an add-on insurance scheme at car dealerships. See if you are eligible.
New compact hybrid which feels premium with price to match
Hybrid technology has now expanded to Nissan’s Qashqai Ti premium compact SUV
Earn vs. burn: Why Qantas needed to sharpen its loyalty
There is more at stake than winning over customers, Qantas’ frequent flyer scheme represents a business too big to ignore.
Should you buy booming bitcoin, gold, both or neither?
Price records are tumbling for bitcoin and gold as buyers dive in, and investors are wondering whether to buy or take some profits.
Unlocking your super: when and how you can grab it
Retirement, health and hardship are among ways we can access our slice of the nation’s $3.7 trillion superannuation nest egg.
Real estate tax tricks to think about today
Tax on property can deliver painful problems, but also big gains, so acting well before the financial year ends is often crucial.
Introducing Bundaberg’s new council for 2024
Four new councillors and a new mayor will be sitting at the Bundaberg council table for the first meeting after council is sworn in. With a six vote majority required, will new mayor Helen Blackburn have the support to implement her reform agenda?
Meet your newly elected South Burnett Regional Council
The South Burnett Regional Council elections have been finalised with a new mayor and four new councillors, with newcomer Heath Sander the only man in the mix.
Wet weather fails to dampen spirits as beloved show celebrates 110 years
The Gayndah Show Society is gearing up for its 2024 annual show, which boasts a range of new classes to add more excitement and a little whimsy to the event.
The European seven-seater which is still outstanding for its age
Approaching the end of its life cycle, the Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater remains a good value option
Perfect SUV for those who like to look fast, but take things slow
The Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line compact SUV ticks the sporty looks box for those who don’t want raw speed
Westpac CEO walks a costly path out of tech wilderness
Bank tech overhauls are dangerously complex, eye-wateringly expensive and are never delivered on time. So why move now?
Best and worst shares: a March quarter scorecard
A rollercoaster ride on the stock market ended with a pre-Easter flourish. See the March quarter’s biggest winners and losers.
Why Swift fever keeps Telstra’s boss awake at night
Imagine if Taylor’s adoring fans didn’t have access to Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and dozens of other video-hungry mobile apps at her sold-out concerts.
Five key lessons from Buffett’s shareholder letter
Warren Buffett’s legendary annual letters are filled with simple rules from a life of picking winners and losers. These are highlights from his latest.
Alzheimer’s super drug on verge of US approval
US regulators are close to approving Eli Lilly’s Donanemab, which promises to slow the onset of dementia. Australia should follow this year, the drug giant’s global CEO says.
New Qantas learns to fly without old pilot Alan Joyce
The airline’s new chief executive, Vanessa Hudson, is going to great lengths to show the national carrier is taking a different flight path.
Bloggers, stars, musicians: Burnett’s influential rural personalities revealed
From community organisers and lifestyle bloggers to sports stars and musicians, Burnett has been home to many inspiring rural influencers. Meet 20 amazing people making a difference.
‘I’ll take my lumps and lessons’: Banducci
The departing Woolworths boss has admitted to a series of missteps but his board insists its succession planning has been ‘completely unaffected by external events’.
Banducci had started to become a distraction for Woolies
The irony is the Woolworths boss did more than anyone before him to smash the retailer’s culture of management arrogance.
Rio Tinto boss finds the limits of his green power
The challenge Rio faces in saving its Queensland aluminium business is far more complex than BHP’s efforts to preserve its loss-making nickel mines.
New model changed our mind: Hybrid is a worthy family choice
Cut-price Nissan X-Trail ST-L E-Power hybrid SUV is easier on the bank account without losing all luxuries.
BHP’s Henry triages nickel: Now come the hard choices
Even with nickel’s reputation for volatility, the speed of the price collapse took those inside BHP by surprise.
ACCC ignored facts, blinded by agenda on Suncorp
The competition regulator lost on all three counts, bringing into question its motives for trying to block the $4.9bn bank deal in the first place.
Bendigo to call time on Adelaide Bank
Some 15 years after it acquired the regional lender, the Bendigo boss is quietly ending the multi-brand push.
Crunch time: Suncorp prepares to bank its Plan B
A negative ruling for its efforts to sell its $4.9bn lender to ANZ has bigger implications beyond Suncorp’s immediate future.
‘Unsexy’ business the best way to make money
I want to talk to you about what I genuinely believe is the opportunity of a lifetime. No, it’s not becoming an AI expert or influencer.
Telstra’s Vicki Brady is facing a $500m test
There’s a lot that needs to go right for the telco boss, who has her work cut out to meet promised cost targets.
CBA not ready to give up its ‘perfection’ profit crown
The lending major is finding it tougher to meet lofty expectations, but CEO Matt Comyn says he knows what investors really want.
NAB’s CEO needs to delay his military call-up
The banking boss plans to join the board of UK laser defence and weapons play Qinetiq. He should finish up his current job first.
Commodities crash coming in fast at Macquarie
The exit of the bank’s commodities powerhouse and leadership contender Nick O’Kane marks another shift at Macquarie.
‘Bloody wonderful’: Unusual item man will buy with ‘life-changing’ $100k win
An afternoon cup of tea and a Scratch-It led to a huge win for one Maryborough man, who has shared what he will buy with his big win.
‘Approachable, caring’: Show society president jumps into election ring
A show society president and fire warden who made Biggenden home after another life in the big smoke has made a promise to the community if he wins a seat in the North Burnett Regional Council.
Popular supermarket reveals next steps in mould drama
A major grocery company has revealed what it will do next to deal with mould in a Bundaberg grocery store after a former nurse reported the issue to a health and workplace watchdog.
Interest cost bite with CEOs facing their own ‘mortgage cliff’
Big business is right in the middle of an almighty financing storm, with borrowing costs now the new inflation front.
Seven superannuation strategies to save you thousands
Don’t be put off by the constantly-changing super rules. Smart moves can make nest eggs grow quickly and save plenty of tax.
Share dividends: what impact will interest rate cuts have?
Miners and banks will dominate dividends this reporting season, and it will take time to see and measure the effects of Reserve Bank rate cuts.
Why this toll road boss faces a reputational crash
From Rozelle Interchange to price hikes, there’s a backlash brewing for new Transurban chief executive Michelle Jablko.
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