Trump offers the best chance for business to reset
There’s plenty of volatility to come, but by playing under Donald Trump’s new world order, business is poised to thrive.
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FULL LIST: What’s on Australia Day 2025 in Mackay, Whitsundays
From market stalls to seafood feasts, there is a lot on offer for the 2025 Australia Day throughout Mackay and the Whitsundays. SEE THE LIST.
Why Star’s secretive Macau backer is betting big
A secretive investor is friends with Star’s two Hong Kong-based partners, sources say, which could give gaming regulators a new headache if he keeps buying up shares.
Miner hails end to legal nightmare as green group waves white flag
New Hope chairman Robert Millner says Australia must cut red and green tape to help the economy after a marathon battle over a Queensland coal mine.
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Minutes to paradise: New ferry service for Whitsunday islands
Getting to Daydream and Hamilton Islands just got a whole lot easier with brand new ferry services added. DETAILS, TIMES.
‘Like you are living in the reef’: New show stars underwater Qld hotel
A new four-part documentary series is highlighting the best underwater stays in the world, with a special Whitsundays spot making the list.
Boat tours on the rocks as numbers dwindle
After experiencing a “significant decline in interest” in day tours, an award-winning Mackay tour service is “re-evaluating its position” to see if there’s enough demand to be viable.
Victoria’s plan to stop Tassie green power push
The days could be numbered for the little-known regulatory quirk that has given a boost to Victorian power customers at Tasmania’s expense.
Does ANZ need another rock star CEO?
ANZ has a history of its ambitions being bigger than its balance sheet. The arrival of a big name global banker adds to these worries.
Paddleboard business on market after bone-breaking bike crash
The boss of a popular paddleboarding business is selling up after an off-road racing crash that left him needing two hip replacements. DETAILS.
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
A generational shift is well under way at Rob Scott’s retailing conglomerate, Wesfarmers, and this opens opportunities for the breakout Anko brand.
Pieces of scrapped hydro project removed from Pioneer Valley
The final pieces of equipment for the dumped Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project are being removed from the Pioneer Valley as Queensland Hydro begins the buyback process for the 57 properties.
‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
Meet Australia’s biggest company you’ve never heard of
From a gritty corner in Melbourne, this low-profile player has turned its founders into billionaires as they took $500m paydays this week while delivering staggering returns to investors.
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