Harnessing the power of women. What Martin Parkinson can offer Malcolm Turnbull
If Turnbull wants to really unleash Australia's potential, he should hire Martin Parkinson.
Polled Queenslanders want to phase out coal to save Great Barrier Reef
Amy Remeikis Queenslanders believe coal mining should be phased out to save the Great Barrier Reef, with concern over the impact mining is having on one of the world's greatest natural icons.
Clive Palmer nickel bailout being considered but Treasurer wants assurances
Amy Remeikis The government could bail out Clive Palmer's Townsville nickel refinery - but only if none of the money is filtered out to Mr Palmer's other interests.
Chinese flight deal with Queensland to bring another 36,500 visitors a year
Amy Remeikis The government has claimed a tourism victory, with an agreement signed with a Chinese airline set to bring another 36,500 travellers to the state annually from late next year.
Queensland electricity companies 'must accept' regulator's revenue ruling
Amy Remeikis Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ordered the state's electricity companies to accept the ruling of the energy regulator and not attempt to raise the amount of money they can recover from customers.
Sensis survey shows Qld businesses pessimistic over Palaszczuk policies
Amy Remeikis The latest Sensis Business Index Survey shows businesses remain as unsure as they were three months ago over the Palaszczuk government's policies.
Treasurer picks up on good news for Queensland
Amy Remeikis In what is becoming the government's favourite measure of business conditions, the NAB Business Confidence survey has shown continual improvement for the state.
Power companies merger going ahead, says Jackie Trad
Amy Remeikis Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has dismissed reports the government is considering abandoning its plans to merge the state's power assets.
Uber chalks up 2.5 million rides in Brisbane in just 18 months
Amy Remeikis Uber has chalked up 2.5 million rides in Brisbane in 18 months – but in a concession to the stalemate between it, the taxi industry and the government, plans to launch in regional markets are...
Location key in Bundaberg port plan
Amy Remeikis Bundaberg Port's distance from reef key to expansion plans.
Clive Palmer will 'not allow' Queensland Nickel to borrow from state
Amy Remeikis Clive Palmer has claimed he will "not allow" his nickel refinery to borrow money from the Queensland Government, despite holding at least two meetings with senior ministers in the past two weeks.
Treasurer meets Clive Palmer over Townsville's Queensland Nickel refinery
Amy Remeikis Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has become the second senior Queensland government member to meet with Clive Palmer to discuss his Queensland Nickel refinery, but he has refused to say whether there...
Clive Palmer launches $10 billion lawsuit against estranged Chinese partner
Amy Remeikis and Peter Ker The legal war between Fairfax MP Clive Palmer and his estranged business partner Citic Limited has gone to another level, with Palmer's company Mineralogy seeking $10 billion in damages from the...
Queensland budget boosts business confidence: CCIQ
Amy Remeikis What a difference three months can make.
Queens Wharf work may begin next year
Amy Remeikis Work on Brisbane's new casino precinct could begin next year.
Brisbane casino: Echo wins bid for new mega casino
Amy Remeikis Echo Entertainment has won the Brisbane casino bid.
Federal Budget 2015: John Howard urges government to go full term
Amy Remeikis Former PM says early election "doesn't solve senate problem".
Clive Palmer wins court case against Chinese company
Amy Remeikis Inveterate litigant and outspoken MP Clive Frederick Palmer has had a win.
Queensland business confidence lowest in six years
Amy Remeikis The new Queensland government is partly responsible for a sharp drop in business confidence, the state's Chamber of Commerce says.
Gaming
Echo insists no Stanley Ho link in Brisbane casino bid
Amy Remeikis As Echo Entertainment gears up for round two with James Packer's Crown Resorts for an Australian casino licence, it wants to make one thing "very clear".
Echo Entertainment and Crown Resorts Brisbane casino designs revealed
Amy Remeikis Echo or Crown. It doesn't matter which wins – Brisbane's heart will still be completely transformed.
