Skip to site map

Business

Official cash rate record low

THE Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision this month to cut the official rate to 2.75% takes the cash rate to a record low since reporting began in the 1990s.

Property
12:00 PM May 24th

Why Ford's exit spells end for manufacturing in Australia

The heyday of Ford and Holden’s domination of Australian motor industry are long gone. Japanese and Korean brands are outstripping sales of locally-produced.

11:29 AM May 24th
Comment by Remy Davison

$812,000: The cost of raising two children

The average cost of raising a child has risen by 50% over the past five years, new research reveals.

10:55 AM May 24th
Hamish Broome

About 200 CQU staff members to lose their jobs by July

ABOUT 200 CQUniversity staff members will lose their jobs by the end of July in a bid to improve the institution’s ongoing financial woes.

10:49 AM May 24th
Austin King

Money

Aussies retiring later in life to boost personal wealth

THE promise of a wealthy retirement is one of the factors leading to more Australians working longer and later in life.

Business
APN Newsdesk

Join the conversation

THE Queensland Government will have forked out $1.32 billion over three years in an effort to keep power costs down for regional towns.

Money

“Community service obligation” to keep power prices reasonable

THE keenly awaited testimony from Fed Chairman Bernanke failed to shed much light onto the future path of stimulus.

Business

St George Economics economy and finance update

AUSTRALIA’S resources industry is at the start of a decline in investment that may not bottom out for at least five years.

Business

Mine projects update sees end of 'millennium mining boom'

Technology

ROLL OUT: Demonstrator for NBN Co Truck Nicole Parker shows off some of the fibre optic cable as the NBN Co truck visited Grafton.

Real-life NBN performance wows users

BONNIE Cappell is more up to speed than most when it comes to the NBN and after seeing what it can do she says it has definitely met her expectations.

AN EXPLOSION in the use of mobile devices to search and buy goods is revolutionising the way businesses connect with their customers.

Business

Almost half mobile users buy online

MICROSOFT has unveiled the Xbox ONE, its hotly anticipated replacement for the hugely popular Xbox 360.

Games

Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console

BUSINESSES in regional Australia are increasingly embracing social media to engage with customers, new research shows.

Business

Regional businesses are embracing social media

More Technology

Opinion

Games and Gadgets

Steven Spielberg making live-action Halo TV series

STEVEN Spielberg has signed on to produce a live-action TV series of the best-selling video game Halo.

TV

Join the conversation

IF YOU feel you need more Stephen Fry in your life, the polyglottal polymath has launched possibly the world’s most self-regarding app.

Feature

Stephen Fry launches the world's most self-regarding app

TOMORROW night Microsoft will unveil the latest generation of its Xbox console in Redmond, Washington.

Games

Xbox 720 promises 'new era of games, TV and entertainment'

RUMOURS of Lara Croft's demise have clearly been exaggerated.

Feature

Reinvented Lara is simply a delight

Economy

Headline Indicators

Powered by Tableau

Local Partners

1

Hair is the key to great sex appeal according to survey

2

Thea just wants her fare go on public transport

3

Health payroll problems to be fixed with auto repayments

4

Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

5

'Little Paddy got on school fete ride before parents knew'

1

Opinion 1 Follower

2

Maleny 1 Follower

3

Editors picks 0 Followers

4

Rugby league 1 Follower

5

Nrl 1 Follower

1

Encounter with gay 'God botherer' led to Rudd's change

2

Reverse parking skills ... what are they really good for?

3

Palmer election victory unlikely: political expert

4

You voted, they listened - hemp now official party policy

5

Road upgrade threat to last koala habitat

6

I’ll keep smoking: defendant

7

Google plans to give music fans all access

8

Tony finally pays Ipswich a visit

9

Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

10

Jo-Ann Miller may end up on "Tarago's roof racks"

11

Chasing people with a machete "in no way acceptable"

12

A very lucky escape for Sammy Pisasale

13

About 200 CQU staff members to lose their jobs by July

14

BMA attacked for ‘ignoring’ region’s needs

15

Still “record high levels” of investment in mining and energy

16

Up to 400 people contacted amid measles outbreak

17

I'm dreaming of... living on St Bees Island

18

Legalising cannabis for recreation is the obvious next step

19

No UFO but planets align, according to astronomy enthusiasts

20

Australian Geographic to help save Mary River turtle

21

Bay man accused of 47 child sex offences remains on bail

22

Woman finds no comfort in bottle of Southern so she rampages

23

Port privatisation could be good for region: resources chief

24

Fishing industry under threat if reef not protected

25

No health or environmental impacts from discharges: report

26

Small businesses need to be innovative, chamber says

27

Sports betting has doubled with young people at risk

28

Tiny lens has a wave of surfers shooting from the inside

29

Murwillumbah nutritionist checks in on your resolutions

30

Sea has the solution for making plants grow like giants

31

Police investigating after tattoo shop burnt to ground

32

Driver testing changes put focus on dangerous moves

33

Two Gympie men rewarded by governor for helping teen

34

New scheme will cut red tape for developers

35

Cancer battlers drive Marc to hit bitumen

36

New cane varieties show promising yield

37

Half of Aussie murder victims killed with a knife

38

Fishers beaming over new Queensland trial

39

Bundaberg Sugar crush remains on track

40

Anti-cancer immune cells being investigated for therapy

41

Private Noosa farewell for Colgate's icon Mrs Marsh

42

Neanderthals offer clues about breastfeeding and evolution

43

$812,000: The cost of raising two children

44

Hazel Hawke passes away at 83

45

Coalition would reopen negotiations on environmental powers

46

Sweet success for girls

47

Search underway in Mt Archer area for missing Rocky duo

48

Man jailed for stealing Facebook friend’s handbag

49

Microbats link to 'world first' deadly virus death

50

Horses contract bat virus but no bats at Allora property

51

Lyssavirus kills horses near Allora

52

Drive for yearly medicals for elderly behind wheel

53

Killarney man killed after car crashes into creek

54

Exclusive tickets now on sale for 2013 FIA World Rally

55

Christine is determined to do justice to Queen of Soul

56

Little Paddy out of coma, talking to parents

57

Man released from hospital after angle grinder explosion

58

'Little Paddy got on school fete ride before parents knew'

59

Parents be warned! 5 reasons not to Facebook your children

60

Body discovered in Kingaroy front yard

61

Fatal crash on D'Aguilar Hwy

62

Murder accused faces Kingaroy court

63

Man charged over murder: Police confirm

64

Woman hurt in highway crash

65

Roma man jailed for baby shaking

Share Your...

Help make the news! Share your photos, stories, events or just post a general notice to the community.

Local Profile

Horoscopes

Gemini

Disappointment in a friend or lover and/or the realization that you have been neglecting your own needs for socializing, affection, and...

more

Marketplace

Marketplace

Special Offers & Messages from our National and Local Partners

Compare & Save