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David Jones stores set to close

Aussies are still reeling from the news that dozens of Target stores will soon shut – and it seems DJs could be next on the...

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28th May 2020 12:05 PM

David Jones seems to be accelerating plans to close stores as sales drop. Picture: iStock

Mackay Sugar considering security cameras on its trains

MACKAY Sugar may install security cameras on its cane trains

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24th May 2020 1:05 PM

Loco-mounted cameras captured vision of several Herbert drivers failing to give way to cane trains during last year's crush

COVID-19 lessons help with climate change fight

Lessons from COVID-19 can prepare global tourism for the economic transformation required to combat climate change

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17th May 2020 5:05 AM

State hands back $6.5m payroll tax

More than $6.5 million in payroll tax has been handed back to businesses.

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08th May 2020 6:05 AM

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Businesses are counting on us to tap and go

The coronavirus pandemic has changed plenty about how we live, even down to how we pay for goods and services that are...

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16th April 2020 8:04 AM

Some Cairns businesses are only accepting EFTPOS payments for goods and services, as a way to reduce physical contact during the coronavirus pandemic. Noa Restaurant barista Elske van de Laar says the Edge Hill business prefers payment via EFTPOS, but is still accepting cash. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE.

'Insolvency avalanche’ as 73 Qld businesses collapse

A national insolvency firm says the government’s financial support, while welcome, could create an ‘avalanche’ of company...

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02nd April 2020 12:04 PM

BOTH BARRELS: Owner blasts ‘non-essential’ ruling

A Coast gun shop owner has given the State Government both barrels as coronavirus-driven changes threaten his business.

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02nd April 2020 5:04 AM

David Longrigg is frustrated gun shops have been deemed non essential services during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Patrick Woods

100k businesses rush for $1500 payments

There has been an incredible response to the Federal Government’s $130 billion program to keep millions of Aussies in...

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31st March 2020 10:03 AM

Retail giant Myer was forced to close its doors and stand down about 10,000 staff. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Streets of famous party precinct all but deserted

Rogue seagulls still trying to scavenge a stray chip have few people to annoy on the quiet streets of the famous party...

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31st March 2020 9:03 AM

FULL LIST: Qld council waives fees, charges for business

Council will unveil a business relief package, waiving charges, rents, levies and permit fees for the city’s businesses.

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19th March 2020 10:03 AM

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