Qld coal boss warns of wave of mine closures due to royalty hikes
Bowen Coking Coal boss Nick Jorss says Queensland’s crippling royalty regime means 500 jobs at its flagship mine are on the line as it ‘shovels money’ to the state government.
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Five ways a new US war can hit your finances
From petrol prices to interest rates, if the new Middle East conflict spreads it could impact Australians’ investments and nest eggs.
These 15 stocks are booming amid a ballooning of defence budgets
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
‘Less imposing’: Surf club’s new ‘nature’ reason for relaxed rules
A popular Noosa surf club has filed an application with the local government to loosen restrictions around sound monitoring at the venue.
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Qld council’s move on homeowners in cost-of-living crisis
A Queensland council has revealed five properties could soon be forcibly sold due to a total of $190k in unpaid rates, as councillors urge those struggling with cost-of-living to reach out for assistance earlier.
Wine cabinet, vintage vibe: Manor with $4.6m+ price tag hits market
A couple has chosen their stunning heritage-style home overlooking the Glass House Mountains to be a backdrop for their wedding, after deciding to sell the manor for millions.
Battle brewing over beer business’s trading hours
A popular Sunshine Coast brewery has argued the trading conditions enforced by the region’s council are “unreasonable”.
Top cop backs cranky officer who loses it with speeding BMW
A Sunshine Coast police officer has been filmed flinging a piece of equipment at a BMW that failed to stop in a school zone when requested. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Large-scale’ infestation risk after fire ants found in suburb
An authority has sounded a grim warning after fire ants have been found in another Sunshine Coast suburb.
High term deposit rate days are numbered
Reserve Bank interest rate cuts are denting the incomes of savers, but there are ways to minimise the losses. Here’s how to invest cash and what a decent term deposit rate looks like now.
The rebadged underdog ute that might surprise you
With a toughened exterior and new tech, the Mazda BT-50 ute is working hard to fend off challengers.
Which bank? Mortgage relief comes faster for some after RBA move
Some of the big banks are lowering home loan rates faster than others after the RBA cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, in a move welcomed by millions of borrowers.
Green light for luxe Noosa resort despite sewage smell worries
A controversial five-star resort will go ahead with an extraordinary condition to manage odour concerns from a nearby sewage treatment plant.
Beach erosion protection plan set to create $50m budget hole
A 10-year plan to protect beaches from erosion and the impacts of climate change could leave a $50m shortfall in a Queensland council’s budget. TAKE THE POLL.
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