The most revealing speeches of new RBA boss
There is a clear picture emerging around how the incoming Reserve Bank governor boss Michele Bullock is likely to approach interest rates changes.
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Resources industry leads business push for $6.5bn renewable energy jam
There’s a swell of renewable energy dollars on offer to Mackay businesses with the right capabilities amid plans for a multibillion-dollar project. DETAILS.
Inside the battle to control the RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia boss became part of a bigger plan by a government that needed to keep the focus of rate pain firmly on the central bank.
Chalmers now owns the decisions of ‘his RBA’
After turning succession planning into a political football, the federal Treasurer now owns the decisions of the central bank that he has shaped.
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Popular weekly market may survive as organiser moves towards ‘likely’ liquidation
‘It’s become a real community hub and you see hundreds of people coming through during peak seasons’. Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday farmers and stallholders are brainstorming for a way to keep the ‘hub’ going.
Models, muscles, music: 23 Mackay Whitsunday social media stars ranked
From swimsuit models, gym junkies to mum bloggers, Mackay Whitsundays have produced some of Qld’s most powerful social media influencers. Now, the top 23 have been ranked. Full list.
Pretzels, pork knuckles and beer: Bring on the month-long Oktoberfest
A Mackay restaurant is serving up limited-edition German beer during a five-week Oktoberfest celebration. Prost!
‘Heart-wrenching decision’: Popular farmers market to end next week
A weekly farmers market supporting dozens of food and agribusinesses will cease as its organisers take steps towards possible liquidation.
Aussie fruit and veggie prices to rise: How it affects you
Shoppers can expect a reduction in the amount of fruit and vegetables for sale — and possibly higher prices as farmers have struggled during lockdowns.
This could be the best hatchback on the market for less than $40k
Stalwart VW Golf Mark 8 hatch showcases the brand’s latest technology and chic internal looks.
Former Tourism Fiji exec lands Whitsunday’s top tourism job
Tourism Whitsundays’ new CEO brings leadership style based around open communication, collaboration, decisive decision-making, and recognition and development.
How robotics could help alleviate region’s skill shortage
The METS and agricultural sectors are at crunch point with businesses needing to innovate or fall further behind global competition. Robotics could be the solution.
‘Insane’ fishing rules to drive up seafood prices by 30 per cent
Commercial fishers have slammed new QLD laws they say will cripple the industry and increase the price of seafood. Others want more legislation. What you need to know.
Bowen Basin miner strikes coking coal equivalent of 3700 bridges
A Bowen Basin miner has confirmed a significant coal estimate of 44 million tonnes for its coking coal project – the equivalent of almost 3700 bridges the size of Brisbane’s Story Bridge.
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