How NIB’s CEO almost didn’t make it to his own retirement
Had political history gone another way, the puckish insurer may have never got off the ground. But this made it determined not to be an ordinary health fund.
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‘Exciting’: USC welcomes controversial changes to international enrolments
A Sunshine Coast university says it’s ready for controversial, proposed changes to international student numbers despite a shortage of affordable housing in the area. Here’s why.
Investment wisdom passed down from Warren Buffett’s mentor
It was first published 75 years ago and the book that inspired $200bn man Warren Buffett still has a lot to teach.
How is Woolies going to win back trust?
The new boss talks about getting the balance right with customers but deeper trust issues are already hurting the supermarket major.
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Serious off-road upgrades before you leave the showroom
Victorian company Premcar takes the Nissan Patrol and provides hardcore improvements for serious off-roading.
How Solomon Lew plans to get his retail mojo back
The billionaire retailer has three big strategic issues to tackle to get his empire of Smiggle through to Just Jeans firing again.
RBA will be late to rate cut party, but it’s on the way
Michele Bullock marked her first year anniversary as the central bank governor with a shift in tone.
What REA learned from BHP’s London stalemate
Investors are now putting pressure on Rightmove’s London board to take a seat at the negotiating table for the $11bn offer.
Cult restaurant chain restructures amid financial strain
The director behind a popular Asian restaurant chain has called on the state government to provide more support for small businesses after accumulating hundreds-of-thousands in debt following the pandemic.
‘Significant setback’: Noosa venue forced to cut live music
A popular Noosa venue has revealed they’ve been forced to temporarily abandon all live music performances, following complaints from a “small group” of people.
900+ homes: Green light for $270m residential precinct
A Sunshine Coast suburb, with its name meaning ‘shiny place’, will provide more than 900 homes after the state government gave approval for the $270m precinct.
‘We need action’: 16 everyday Queenslanders have their say on climate change
From Mackay to the South Burnett, it is the everyday people of regional Queensland who could be most impacted, and play the biggest part, in the transition to clean energy. Here’s what they had to say about the push toward net zero.
‘Fake discounts’ a serious test of trust for Coles, Woolies
The ACCC’s claims are as damaging as they can get. But the regulator needs to be careful not to buy into the emotion around price gouging.
FIRST LOOK: Hospo heavyweights reveal latest beachside venue
One of the Sunshine Coast’s leading hospitality businesses has revealed its latest Mediterranean-themed venue set to open in a popular beachside suburb later this week.
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