‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
The Brisbane founder of National Storage has revealed plans for a ‘bespoke’ and ‘high-end’ vineyard and cellar door that could soon be nestled in the heart of the Granite Belt. See what makes it unique here.
Investors are flocking to international shares as global stocks leave Aussie companies in their dust. See where we rank in 2023-24.
There’s a number of Anglo investors who believe the land grab for ‘red gold’ gives the miner a powerful bargaining chip.
Regional Australians worried about banks deserting their towns may get a lifeline from a new government report.
Marnie Baker has a plan that will give the regional bank a chance to be all things to customers – and shareholders.
After almost two years under construction, a long awaited wind farm project in the Southern Downs is nearing completion after having injected millions of dollars into the regions’ businesses. Full details here.
Nearly a decade on from the messy divorce from BHP, South32 has rebuilt itself. What are the lessons for Anglo American?
The telco’s move signals the era of ‘jobs hoarding’ across corporate Australia is finally reaching its end.
As the deadline approaches on the mega merger, the Australian giant’s CEO is mulling a new path to save his $64bn deal.
Mining and renewable energy-related companies are the biggest winners from the big-spending budget, but some other sectors could also get a boost.
With Star at its most vulnerable, there are plenty more predators waiting in the wings. Is this the outcome NSW really wants?
One of Europe’s biggest green energy investors with huge projects in Australia says it is unlikely we will be able to ‘go all the way’ with renewables.
Meet the three men behind NGS Crypto, a flashy scheme run from a suburban rental, that took about $60m from investors before authorities secretly froze a string of assets in court.
A growing pool of national savings is good for tax collectors, budget documents show. The forecasts may surprise you.
By going down the value chain, Fonterra is turning dairy convention on its head.
South Australia’s biggest dairy processor has blamed tough markets for delaying payments.
This budget simply doesn’t do any work to take inflation out of the economy. The pain will be felt by all Australians.
BHP chief Mike Henry’s ‘light’ sweetener to Anglo American’s board was never expected to succeed but the question is, how much does he want this messy deal?
Conventional mops spread dirt rather than pick dirt up. Enter Dyson which says its hi-tech wet mop is more ‘enjoyable and effective’, with Australia one of the first places where the WashG1 will be sold.
The billionaire inventor who turned the vacuum cleaning market upside down says there’s a big obstacle to being a manufacturing force again.
Chief executive Tony Lombardo knows he is going to have to dig deep later this month to pull the builder out of its downward spiral.
The doomsayers may not want to hear it but there’s no mortgage cliff, and it’s unlikely to come.
A rural mum’s unique idea, dreamt up one night on a Queensland cattle station, has evolved into a popular Aussie clothing brand. Now, it will go international. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
A surprisingly-sharp fall in the major banks and the broader share market has investors wondering if now is the time to cash in.
The stand-off is a deeply serious moment for the Star casino that now risks losing everything.
These 10 well-known Southern Downs businesses are on the hunt for a new owner. See which ones you can buy, and how much they will cost you.
A subtle move by Soul Patts boss Todd Barlow speaks volumes about his intentions for the under-pressure wealth manager.
Global consumer giant Unilever wants to do fewer things and to do them better. Australian business is starting to catch on.
Turning unused office space into residential housing might make investment sense, but cost barriers and other hurdles remain.
The ball is now firmly in Ryan Stokes’ court, including whether he comes good on his threats to squeeze out Boral’s board.
Why is Virgin Money so eager to do a deal with a bigger rival at such a knockdown price, and how do Aussies play such a major role?
Scott Hartley is the straight-talking wealth boss who wants to change the view of financial advice.
The retailer is hinging its future around loyalty and digital under its new boss, although there are bigger forces moving beyond the boardroom.
Booming US shares have put billions of dollars into investors’ pockets, and there are divided views about how long it can last.
History shows there’s been plenty of booms before a mighty fall. These are the top risks lurking in the shadows that could derail the recovery.
It is hoped the former central banker’s substantial star power can be used to raise the profile of the fund manager which has a charitable twist.
A Warwick couple never dreamt just how successful their small business venture would become. Ready for an adventure of their own, see what the past 16 years has brought them and why they’ve decided to sell their unique property.
Sixth generation Subaru Impreza doesn’t lift excitement levels but remains a safe and secure bet.
Road users have been left behind as governments rush to secure big-ticket infrastructure deals. That’s where real reform needs to start.
For this New York-based Aussie fund manager there’s still some good US stocks around, even after Wall Street’s extraordinary run.
Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday sweep puts him a big step closer to the White House. Boards need to start taking him seriously.
There is space for the extended family in the Nissan Pathfinder Ti which is an SUV tuned for comfort and luxury.
A historic Warwick business is up for grabs for cheaper than the average house, with its owners saying the reason for the business being sold is to bring some fresh ideas to the establishment.
Our economy is just keeping its head above water, and weakness in new GDP numbers suggests interest rate cuts could come soon.
The retirement savings of millions of Australians are now firmly leveraged to the future of artificial intelligence.
The AI revolution has propelled US tech company shares into the stratosphere, and investors are searching for the next big winner.
Southwest Queensland is projected to host some of the largest offshore renewable energy sites that could save residents hundreds and fuel the region’s economy. FULL DETAILS HERE.
There’s much more at stake in how auditors do business as the engineering firm accuses KPMG of dropping the ball on a invoicing scandal.
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