With the Queensland Parliament passing the Waste Levy Bill, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has thrown its support behind the Liberal National Party's pledge to repeal the Waste Levy if elected into State Government.
Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said it was calling for an interest rate cut in November to give retailers some reassurance after various forecasts showed conflicting messages about consumer spend this Christmas.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has been recognised for its fine service, with a team of its staff winning a Gold Medal and top honours in the 2011 Fonterra Sydney Culinary Challenge.
Brookfield Multiplex has finalised construction of the $700million Hilton Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, just over two years since taking on the landmark dual tower development.