Silicon Valley collapse to shake tech, not Wall Street
The high-speed collapse of the California bank will rock an already beaten up tech sector, but it’s not a Lehman Brothers moment.
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Royals, rock stars and saving lives: Inside the world of Qld’s flying farmers
Some have used them to fly in movie stars and royals, others to save lives. But for our Queensland farmers and cattle barons, the ‘Toyotas of the Sky’ are the only way to navigate huge properties which are close to nothing.
‘Bloody oath!’ They’ll never stop coming after your super
Retirees with more than $3m in super will be absolutely fine but Scott Pape worries about how tough the future will be for all those ‘ordinary Australians’ with little nest eggs.
‘Powerhouse’: 4 reasons this Qld region was chosen to unlock jobs
A new plan has been unveiled to drive economic transformation outside Brisbane and ensure regional Queensland communities thrive for the next 20 years and beyond.
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‘Not allowed to even eat’: Miners want better conditions
Survey finds one in three respondents are not confident about raising safety issues without fear of being targeted.
Gas bottle explosion ignites Agnes Water garage
Police, fire fighters and paramedics were called to the scene where a garage was reportedly alight.
Counselling offered after Clinton school lightning strike
“The children were obviously distraught by what had happened.”
SUPPORT: 30+ groups work to address social issues in CQ
New project helps establish a cohesive group to advocate for people affected by social issues across the region.
Ports Corp CEO earns more than PM ‘ScoMo’
Gladstone Ports Corporation executives earned a total of $1.97 million between five employees – three were “acting” in roles.
36 regional aerodromes get upgrades
The upgrades including runways, lighting and animal proof fencing will benefit Monto and Theodore.
Water slides near lightning strike at school
The Department of Education has issued a statement about Tuesday afternoon’s incident.
CQ region has name change as part of new tourism plan
The major change is expected to help overcome what has been a major challenge in promoting the region.
Heartbroken wife, daughter still cling to hope
“Every time we hear a car, me and my daughter run straight to the front door hoping it is him.”
New business saves CQ locals a 42km trip for fuel, supplies
Business opens its doors three years after the town’s general store burned down.
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