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Redevelopment of Brisbane milk factory site proposed ahead of Olympics
Apartment tower, hotel and Olympic hub proposed for South Brisbane's Parmalat milk factory site Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 6:14pm In short: Former Olympic swimmer and developer Mark Stockwell has revealed plans for an apartment tower, hotel and Olympic hub at the Parmalat milk processing site. The site is within the Montague Road Provisional Priority Development Area announced by the state government this month. A development application has been lodged for the first stage of the three-stage project...
Outback councils look to US oil state to advise on renewables success
Outback councils pay for Texas energy lawyers to spruik renewables Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 8:32am In short: A group of local governments have paid for Texan energy lawyers to visit their region, advocating for renewable developments. They say useful comparisons can be drawn between Texas's renewables boom and the economic potential for the industry in Queensland. The Texan travellers will continue their tour of Queensland, meeting with stakeholders and state government officials.
Fresh concerns emerge over impact of Labor's tax changes on medical tech
Medical technology sector raises fresh concerns with Labor’s capital gains tax overhaul Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 4:44am In short: Australia's medical technology sector says Labor's budget changes will make it harder for local startups to commercialise new products. Industry groups say planned changes to research and development tax incentives will specifically hurt the health sector where companies often take more than a decade to become profitable. What's next: Labor is pressing ahead with its...
Gas industry boom brings uneven growth to Western Downs towns
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'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over
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Could a 'mansion tax' help the housing crisis?
A 'mansion tax' would likely see affluent Bulimba homeowners pay up, but some of them support it Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:00am The concept of a mansion tax — premium property owners paying additional tax — has been rolled out overseas to varying degrees of success. Now, amid some of the most drastic proposed changes to Australia's tax system in decades and years of skyrocketing home values, one leading expert says it is an idea "worth considering".
Tasmania's population boom has gone bust — and it spells trouble
People aren't moving to Tasmania anymore, and that has implications for the economy Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 5:47am In short: Tasmania's population growth has slowed sharply since its pandemic‑era boom, with the state now recording the lowest growth rate in the country. Experts warn natural population decline and an aging population could pose long-term economic and workforce challenges. The Tasmanian government says it is on track to meet a target of 650,000 people by 2050, while commentators say...