Queensland unveils $8 million fund for developing the state’s social enterprise sector
Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the fund will develop the sector’s capacity, foster connections and raise awareness to improve market access.
Agave venture among ‘land-based experiences’ to deliver boost to Whitsundays small businesses
Airlie Beach in Queensland’s Whitsundays region is experiencing the dual-effects of Australia’s closed international borders.
“A huge hit”: Hospitality businesses in Brisbane face the first lockdown without JobKeeper
Sebastian Butler-White, owner of Pourboy on Brisbane's South Bank, is preparing for his business to once again take a "huge hit".
SMEs miss out on big spending in Queensland budget
The Queensland government unveiled its 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, but there is limited new support measures for SMEs.
This Queensland election is different, because states are back at the forefront of political attention
On October 31, Queensland will become Australia’s first state to go to the polls during the pandemic, and you can expect a Labor victory.
South Australian startup commences connected vehicle trial, allowing cars to ‘talk’ to infrastructure
South Australian vehicle-to-everything technology company Cohda Wireless has today begun a connected vehicle trial in Queensland.
Why TradeTools founder Greg Ford is against globalisation, for sharing wealth with employees, and committed to telling potential buyers to take a hike
TradeTools founder Greg Ford has turned down more than one purchase offer in recent months as large corporates look to snap up prime assets.
NSW unveils border bubble, but Queensland holds firm amid campaign to ‘save tourism’
Pressure is increasing on state governments to ease COVID-19 border restrictions, as NSW moves ahead with a plan to allow Victorians in border towns to enter the state.
“We’ve flipped right back”: Border closures erase recovery for Queensland’s tourism regions
Tourism-reliant businesses in Queensland's regions have been left reeling as more border restrictions cast a cloud over the upcoming summer.
Coronavirus update for business: Qantas slashes fares, Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, and what will offices look like post-COVID-19?
Queensland has dropped $5.5 million into a new AI hub, Airbnb has laid off 1,900 staff, and Qantas is floating some pretty cheap plane tickets.
Queensland government cops criticism for delaying small business grants and blaming COVID-19
A petition is circulating in Queensland calling on the state government to get moving with grant applications wayleighed by the coronavirus crisis.
Queensland example shows retailers what to expect when they open their doors again
Retailers reopening bricks-and-mortar stores should expect a surge in foot traffic after restrictions are eased and train staff accordingly to enforce social distancing measures, according to one business owner.
