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.
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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.
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BHP signs historic native title agreement over mine operation
The agreement will set the Barada Barna people on a path to self-determination after 18 months of negotiations.
100+ jobs to build new rail yard for Carmichael project
A family-owned Bowen business will deliver $15 million worth of rail infrastructure for the Carmichael mine and rail project.
11,000 jobs: Proposal for $2b renewables industrial precinct
A new precinct would offer low-cost energy with 100 per cent renewable electricity to groups of Gladstone manufacturers and capitalise on growing global demand for zero-emissions products, a new report says.
Exclusive beef brand plates up across Central Qld
Royal 100 beef is produced once a year from the prestigious RNA Paddock to Palate 100-day competition. Here’s where you can find it across Central Queensland.
Two Central Qld suburbs flagged for high speed nbn
“[It’s] all about providing businesses with opportunity and availability to unlock potential growth and productivity gains”.
Named: 23 Central Qld childcare centres get share of $5.2M
Nearly two dozen childcare centres across the region are set to receive a major funding boost. Find out if you child’s centre is on the list.
Jobs: 116 powerful apprentice roles on offer
Ergon Energy and Energex have 116 roles at 50 depots across Queensland for electrotechnology electricians, distribution linespersons, mechanical fitters, and communication techs.
Plans for automated workforce at massive $1 billion mine
It’s touted to have 500 jobs during construction and operation, but if technology doesn’t catch up to the sector, the workforce could swell.
Childcare boost for mining towns facing staff and place shortages
Job security hearing links childcare shortage to casualisation and issues attracting professionals long-term to CQ towns. Almost $3 million in funding is expected to help expand facilities and places across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
French brand uses flair and to boost appeal with funky SUVs
The Peugeot 2008 and 5008 have ample je ne sais quoi and are using that flair and unique appeal to boost their market presence.
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