Queensland stories
Households and firms face renewed pressure, as mixed survey data point to the Reserve Bank of Australia staying tight and possibly lifting rates again.
Investor appetite for defence tech is rising as the Brisbane-based fund draws fresh capital amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.
The approval opens the way for repeatable long-range drone inspections across Queensland's Surat Basin, cutting costs and risk for energy operators.
AUD $22 million in financing will help Woolworths add up to 148 battery electric trucks to its delivery fleet by 2027.
The Queensland trials suggest drone herding could ease labour pressures on remote cattle stations, while keeping stockmen central to the task.
Household demand and government rebates propelled the market to 221,000 installations, making Australia the world's third-largest home battery market.
Tourism operators could capture more bookings as an AI receptionist now answers missed calls, checks availability and takes payments automatically.
Unemployment held above the Reserve Bank of Australia's forecast in May, keeping interest rate markets guessing despite a 40,300 jobs rebound.
RACQ's member services will be reshaped by Adobe's AI tools under a five-year deal that also gives Deloitte Digital implementation control.
Population growth and tight supply are pushing 10 suburbs towards the million-dollar mark, with Queensland and Western Australia dominating the list.
Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.
Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.
Most firms are still trialling AI at the edges, leaving executives under pressure to prove productivity gains from technology spend.
The award highlights a two-decade pattern of donations, software discounts and volunteering that has backed Queensland charities and frontline services.
The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.
The deal broadens iCatalyst's national Microsoft applications reach and preserves service for Beyond CRM's Brisbane clients.
Higher borrowing and living costs have pushed household sentiment close to the survey's weakest level in 50 years.
The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.
The deal deepens efex's east coast footprint and adds more than 7,000 end points as it targets larger mid-market customers.
Students at UniSC will gain hands-on access to Siemens engineering tools as Queensland pushes to build skills for advanced manufacturing.
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