‘This will be the test’: bosses brace for slowdown
The nation’s chief executives have warned that successive rates hikes are biting. The economy is resilient but Australia faces a major challenge ahead, they tell the 2024 CEO Survey.
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Make your bet: the mega-trends reshaping property
Under-pressure Lendlease finally sells one of its foundation assets in a chase for higher-density urban living.
How to know which investment suits your life stage
No-one gets a timeline with their life planned out – some life stages are sprints, some middle distance and some marathons. Investing is no different.
‘Now’s the time to be brave on tax reform’
The Australian’s 2024 CEO Survey reveals a radical tax rethink is the one big area of reform needed. Business is paying the price as states scramble to fill the revenue shortfall.
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‘All-time historic high’: World’s insatiable demand for our coking coal
Fat pay packets for workers and a healthy topping up of the state’s coffers are on the way with coal prices hitting historic highs. Here’s what it means for people across Central Queensland.
‘Historic moment’: World-first Surf Lakes development approved
The proposed world-first $187m Surf Lakes development on the Capricorn Coast has been given the green light. Here’s what it means for the major project.
‘Much needed’: Yeppoon to get new 115-space childcare centre
After some concerns were initially raised about the proposed development, it has now been given the green light to proceed. Here’s what councillors have determined.
Aussie women help fire Step One’s undie switch
For bamboo boxer king Greg Taylor, there was one key factor that drove a decision to launch a women’s underwear range.
How Omicron is turning retail upside down
Australian retailers have to navigate Omicron disruptions and that means labour shortages, fewer shoppers and supply squeezes.
Ex-gymnast’s inspiring $8.5m Brisbane wellness start-up
A 26-year-old former gymnast has created a Brisbane-based mental health start-up that could hit the $50m valuation mark this year after impressing some influential investors.
‘Overworked and underpaid’: Doctor shortage on the mend
A classification change will allow medical practices to recruit from a larger pool of doctors, making it easier for Mackay clinics to secure more GPs. Read why.
Leaders in their field: Two CQ cotton growers selected for national program
Both women have made outstanding contributions to the cotton industry and they can play key roles in its future development. Read about their latest success here.
New 15-minute Aussie-made rapid Covid tests
As millions of people struggle to get a rapid antigen test, some Australian-made companies have created new products. See the full list.
Revealed: Why Qld construction firm went bust, owing $3.6m
A new report on the liquidation of a Yeppoon construction company says it wasn’t paid for a number of variations on a major military project. But that was just one of the problems that has left 99 creditors owed more than $3 million.
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