Ice cream and the art of CEOs keeping it simple
Global consumer giant Unilever wants to do fewer things and to do them better. Australian business is starting to catch on.
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Office-to-home conversions could help fix housing crunch
Turning unused office space into residential housing might make investment sense, but cost barriers and other hurdles remain.
Has Ryan Stokes overplayed his hand in Boral battle?
The ball is now firmly in Ryan Stokes’ court, including whether he comes good on his threats to squeeze out Boral’s board.
Fate of UK bank buyout in our hands
Why is Virgin Money so eager to do a deal with a bigger rival at such a knockdown price, and how do Aussies play such a major role?
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Prediction: Likely Dawson and Capricornia winners emerge
Voters in Central and North Queensland still appear rusted on to the major parties but experts say there could be a bigger showing for the minors on Election Day. Read the analysis.
Careers on the radar across Central Queensland
Planning for future employment is a hot topic across the Central Highlands and Coalfields, with students recently put through their paces in a workshop and a careers expo planned for Emerald. Full details here.
‘Water is life’: $25M plan to transform Emerald from town into city
One of the Central Highlands’ most significant projects will receive a multimillion-dollar windfall if the coalition wins Saturday’s Federal Election, as part of a plan to ‘turbo charge’ the region. Here’s what it means for the region.
Electronics pilot project aims to bridge METS gap
A new pilot project is seeking to bridge a gap in the design and manufacture of small-scale electronic products and highlight potential collaborators for a Queensland entrepreneur creating crucial technology.
Kangaroo hunter’s plans for facility in Central Qld
A kangaroo hunter in the Central Highlands who hopes to supply product to a game meat processing plant. Full details here.
Meet the Brisbane couple behind global video hit unpacking
A small indie Brisbane video game developer has just won a BAFTA for its smash hit Unpacking and shown that even the simplest of ideas can spark a worldwide sensation.
The seven-seater SUV which remains one of the market’s most underrated offerings
Having a strong European family lineage, the Skoda Kodiaq Sportline seven-seater has just got better with a raft of new features as part of a midlife refresh.
Bad things happen so focus on what you can control
Bad stuff happens if you haven’t prepared for it so follow the Barefoot Steps and focus on what you can control.
10 stocks to shine as interest rates rise
Aussie stocks came close to a 10 per cent correction this week, and interest rate rises will impact future moves – here’s how.
Stroud Homes’ under fire over hikes to finish houses
Stroud Homes, a national builder founded in Queensland, is under fire from angry customers who will need to additional costs to complete homes.
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