A developer has scrapped plans to build a $500 million apartment tower on the Gold Coast, citing spiralling construction costs. Melbourne-based Central Equity will not go ahead with it’s 56-storey Pacific One tower in Surfers Paradise, saying global supply chain turmoil had made it unviable. “The company feels strongly that it is better to move […]
Banana freckle disease has re-emerged in the Northern Territory, sparking fears the outbreak could threaten the banana industry. This is the first time the fungal disease, which leaves a spotty, sandpaper texture on the fruit, has emerged since 2019. So far, 17 properties have identified the disease, 16 of which are in the Batchelor and […]
When visiting Australia’s iconic tourist destinations, it’s hard to pass up a peek into the souvenir shop. And for a couple of bucks you can nab yourself a boomerang, maybe a didgeridoo or some vibrant Indigenous paintings. But chances are, what you’ve bought is fake. According to a new report, two-thirds of the lucrative Indigenous […]
This Queensland community organisation is tackling homelessness with Japanese-style “pod” housing. Founded by Helen Youngberry in 2018 and developed over three years, the Goodna Street Life sleeping pods are designed to provide temporary crisis housing for people and families facing homelessness. Each pod is slightly bigger than a single size mattress, made of aluminium and […]
An alternative solution to reducing emissions and protecting the Great Barrier Reef is being held back, preventing an entire industry from flourishing. A pile of smelly, brown seaweed could be the answer to revitalising the Great Barrier Reef. Kelp, the fastest growing life form on Earth, can grow up to 50m long at up to […]
For wool producer James Ridgway, being certified by a wool quality assurance scheme is a no-brainer. The manager of Gantag’s Booroola property at Avenel said all wool producers should “jump on board” or they were being “left behind”. Running a fine wool Merino flock on the 4500ha property, James said he started looking into the […]
The US dollar might be a thing of the past when it comes to global trade, as Australia’s iron ore industry welcomes this new payment method. A ship carrying Australian iron ore docked in China’s Shandong province last week. As Australia’s biggest buyer, there’s nothing unusual about that. What was remarkable was how that iron […]
Telstra has made a massive change to its services after hearing customers “loud and clear”. Telecommunications giant Telstra has announced all of its call centres have returned to Australian soil after ongoing customer demand. When announcing the change on Tuesday, Telstra CEO Andrew Penn said the overhaul has been in the works for some time. […]
This highly contagious livestock disease has spread to Bali and the official advice for travellers returning back to Australia: ditch the thongs. Bali lovers have been warned – your dirty thongs could be the downfall of our livestock industry. After the “devastating” Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was detected at Australia’s favourite tourist destination, all […]
Building industry bosses have revealed their true feelings about a recent spate of collapses in the Australian construction sector. More than 80 per cent of industry leaders are confident in the future of Australia’s construction industry despite the recent collapses of major companies, new research shows. The inaugural Kennards Hire Construction Confidence Check, published this […]
More and more Aussies are going alcohol-free and it’s not just for Dry July. Australia’s drinking culture is changing as the popularity of zero-alcohol beverages continues to explode. As Aussies head into Dry July, Endeavour Group Director Buying & Merchandise Tim Carroll said a growing movement of “drinking less, but better” has seen an explosion […]
A luxury shoe retailer has gone into administration following years of controversy and multiple angry customers. Luxury shoe retailer Sneakerboy has gone into voluntary administration following a wave of controversy. The business, which sells shoes like Balenciaga and Canada Goose for well north of $1000, has faced scandals and multiple wind up orders in recent […]