Queensland stories

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most searched attraction as Aussies embrace daytrips and regional getaways, favouring local travel over international holidays.

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.

ORCA Opti's AI chatbot, Virtual Veterans, won the 2025 VALA Award for engaging users with WWI history at the State Library of Queensland securely.

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.

Australia’s family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.

Gold Coast Health uses automation to save 40,000 admin hours yearly, boosting efficiency and patient care across Queensland's largest public health network.

Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme ‘Stronger Together’.

JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

TechConnect has enhanced data management for Idemitsu Australia at Boggabri mine, centralising analytics to boost efficiency and cut costs in coal operations.

Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim as Regional Sales Manager for Australia to boost security operations and expand market presence in key regions.

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

CommBank reports a 12% rise in home loan pre-approvals after recent 0.25% rate cuts, driven by heightened buyer confidence across NSW and Queensland.

DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.