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Tue 23 Feb 2021

Pedestrian crushed by metal gate sues builder

Premium Content Pedestrian crushed by metal gate sues builder

A woman who was crushed under a large construction gate is claiming $100,000 in damages over her ordeal.

BoQ a chance for a credit-rating upgrade

Premium Content BoQ a chance for a credit-rating upgrade

Bank of Queensland was last rated at A-minus by Standard & Poor’s in 2017 but the transformational deal with ME Bank offers hope of an upgrade from BBB+.

Turnbull’s surprising new gig

Turnbull’s surprising new gig

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has teamed up with one of Australia’s richest men and an ex-spy boss for a surprising new role.

Graduates ready to take on business, tourism in Whitsundays

Premium Content Graduates ready to take on business, tourism in Whitsundays

The students completed a course through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program and are ready to put their skills to good use.

Adore Beauty looking good in lockdown

Premium Content Adore Beauty looking good in lockdown

Adore Beauty revenue of $96.2m was 8 per cent ahead of prospectus forecasts.

Resort unveils new sensory room for children with autism

Premium Content Resort unveils new sensory room for children with autism

The Whitsunday owner says the room was a ‘passion project’ for his team and aims to help families have an enjoyable getaway.

MILLION DOLLAR BABY: Shopping complex sells for big bucks

Premium Content MILLION DOLLAR BABY: Shopping complex sells for big bucks

Following COVID-19 the real estate duo said they have witnessed more interest in tenanted investments across the state, particularly in regional Queensland and areas...

SABOTAGE: Deputy premier lashes Qantas over Rex exit

Premium Content SABOTAGE: Deputy premier lashes Qantas over Rex exit

Calls on Federal Government to not leave regional communities are in the lurch, as Barilaro takes aim at national carrier

Bitcoin price plunges after Elon’s tweet

Bitcoin price plunges after Elon’s tweet

The price of bitcoin has dropped sharply from record highs after the world’s richest man Elon Musk tweeted his concern.

Former Coast rich lister’s bid to get out of jail

Premium Content Former Coast rich lister’s bid to get out of jail

A former Gold Coast rich lister will face Queensland’s highest court to argue his investment fraud conviction should be overturned.

CEO 'happy' to face $1.3 billion lawsuit

CEO 'happy' to face $1.3 billion lawsuit

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has welcomed a lawsuit seeking damages of $US1.3 billion over his claims in the aftermath of the US election.

Facebook loses out on $24m ad revenue amid news ban

Premium Content Facebook loses out on $24m ad revenue amid news ban

The Federal Government will divert its planned COVID vaccine advertising spend from Facebook, as the Senate begins debating the news media bargaining code.

Mon 22 Feb 2021

Developers claim conditions could make project unviable

Premium Content Developers claim conditions could make project unviable

The cost of infrastructure has forced the Whitsunday Paradise project to go back to the council table with a key decision to be made this week.

Tech giants’ misinformation code ‘limp and pointless’

Tech giants’ misinformation code ‘limp and pointless’

Facebook, Google and TikTok signed up to the voluntary code today, but many see it as “pointless and shameless”.

Aussie bank announces new takeover

Aussie bank announces new takeover

An Australian bank has announced it will acquire another rival banking group to double its size and diversify into new regions.

Sacked executive sues YouFoodz for $700k

Premium Content Sacked executive sues YouFoodz for $700k

YouFoodz has been slapped with a $700,000 lawsuit by its sacked chief financial officer Jennifer Dowery.

‘Uh oh’: Moment entire board lose job

‘Uh oh’: Moment entire board lose job

Footage has emerged of a school board berating and threatening parents in what they thought was a private meeting.

Company where women are becoming higher-vis

Premium Content Company where women are becoming higher-vis

It’s a traditionally male-dominated industry, but 60 per cent of apprentices employed by one company this year will be women.

How to double your super savings

Premium Content How to double your super savings

Doubling the size of any investment sounds daunting, but you can do it may times over using these superannuation tips and tactics.

China’s seafood ban a ‘nail in the coffin’ for exporters

Premium Content China’s seafood ban a ‘nail in the coffin’ for exporters

A Mackay seafood exporter of 30 years says he is ‘definitely worried’ about the ripple effects of China’s import ban

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