Rio’s ‘all or nothing’ $10bn copper bet takes shape
The CEO of global mining giant Rio Tinto is determined to reset a fractured relationship to get its Mongolian mine firing again.
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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.
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.
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Pooch treat bakery helping prisoners re-enter society
A GERMAN-engineered, healthy dog treat, founded in Ipswich, baked at Borallon prison that all started with a smelly fart – sounds far-fetched?
Prominent Gympie equestrian identity and businesswoman dies
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Where last bank branch in CBD is moving
The branch opened at its former premises over 50 years ago and it was the former head office of First Provincial Building Society.
Meet the new boss of Norco
THE new chief executive is helping to grow operations across the country as the dairy co-operative heads into its 125th year.
Rebuild is on after building company’s collapse
‘Prepayment is illegal, if your builder asks for prepayment ahead of a building stage this should be seen as a warning sign and it’s wise to consult a lawyer’.
Bakehouse sells some of best sausage rolls in Australia
IT IS official! A Toowoomba bakery sells some of the best sausage rolls in the country.
Meet two people who just snagged ‘Ipswich’s best job’
More than 300 applicants thought it definitely was ‘Ipswich’s best job’.
Proposed child care centre will cater for 100 kids
Existing dwellings and sheds on the 2792sqm site would be demolished if approval is given.
How small purchase can help Queensland’s only kid’s hospice
The fundraiser appeal will give Hummingbird House a boost to continue their integral services.
New sushi shop rolls into Ipswich and we’re soy happy
New restaurant opens early due to customer demand
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