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Labour hire crackdown may be open to abuse: experts

PUBLIC servants enforcing the Palaszczuk Government’s union-backed crackdown on labour hire companies would be handed tougher powers than police.

Macca's now offering table delivery service and UberEats

A woman received her barista made coffee in the TV ad.

"We want to be a part of people’s everyday lives and choices"

WORLD-FIRST: Ipswich business turning jam, syrup into power

FOOD ENERGY: Trisco Foods is piloting an anaerobic membrane bioreactor, world-first technology Aquatec Maxcon is using to turn food waste into energy.

Food supply business leading the way in global technology

IKEA announces major changes for Toowoomba

The shopping giant announced today that from next week Toowoomba shoppers would no longer need to travel to Brisbane to make a purchase from the store.

Toowoomba shoppers, it has finally happened

Google cops $3.5 billion fine over 'anti-trust' behaviour

'It denied other companies the chance to compete.'

‘Watermelon dresses’: the bizarre new social media craze

There is nothing seedy about these very sweet pictures

$50,00 grant will see Mackay coral business bloom

JOBS BOOST: The money will allow Ultra Coral Australia to grow their global business.

A MAJOR supplier of coral worldwide will receive a business grant.

Loads of CQ jobs as $80M mine hits major milestone

RESOURCES REVIVAL: The Mount Morgan Gold - Copper Project took a major step as the Rockhampton Regional Council signed off on the last local government approval needed.

$80M Mt Morgan mine project is "nearing the point of no return”.

Money

Adani launches 'mega-mine' jobs portal

Job seekers can register online to be notified of job vacancies at the proposed Carmichael coal mine.

Home owners settling to make way for Mackay Ring Road

The Clarkson family's home was moved just down the road from their former land at Stotts Road, Te Kowai, which was resumed by TMR.

But some are still clinging on, fighting for a better deal

10 tax tips to try before June 30

MOVE FAST: Get in now to make the most of your tax return.

Get in now to make the most of your tax return

How to claim up to $20,000 on tax

TAX TIME: Deduct more from this year's tax.

The cuts only apply to businesses with a turnover of $10 million

Correction and apology to Mechanical Engineers Australia

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The error was made in an article published in April.

Samsung Pay add 38 more banks and credit unions

Two million more Aussies can now use phones as credit cards.

Daydream Island upgrade gets an extra $15m

Lovers Cove at Daydream Island.

Island to open in mid-2018 as a four star resort

Technology

Facebook could secretly watch users through webcams, patent reveals

A PATENT lodged by Facebook has revealed the social media giant is considering watching users through cameras on their laptops and smartphones.

TELSTRA DOWN? Why mobile, internet, Foxtel may be out

TELSTRA customers were forced to face a mass outage today

The iPhone 8 will come with a BIG treat for Apple fans

A leaked image of the iPhone 8 has shown a fresh design.

Rumours are still swirling over new features like a 3D camera

The making of the iPhone: ‘It’s the reason I’m divorced’

The iPhone 4, now one of the older models of the game-changing smartphone.

Apple was reluctant to make the game-changing iPhone

Opinion

OPINION: Fixation with coal starting to look like socialism

HONESTLY, what is up with our politicians' preoccupation with coal?

How to stop losing 'easy' sales

15/07/02 110966 Building industry, tradesmans toolbelt. Photo Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

There are things you can do to stop losing easy sales

Madness that allowed foreign workers a foot in the door

Sparks fly as a sheet metal worker fabricates a piece of mining equipment at Mastermyne Engineering. Photo: Chris Ison / The Morning Bulletin

That is what the 457 visa program had become - a madness

Do you need an extra hand to grow your business?

Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce board member Sam Wright, Friday, January 27, 2017.

The road to success is tough

OPINION: Super changes to impact thousands

The government's changes to superannuation could potentially impact almost anyone currently contributing to or drawing from a superannuation account, such as those working and retired.

Do you understand how the new rules will affect you from July 1?

What's to stop your house getting trashed like this one?

YOUR RIGHTS: How protected are you?

MY SAY: Job losses before Christmas a disaster

HAPPY DAYS: SmartCity Graduating class celebrate.

MY SAY: How did they not see effects of system change coming?

Games & Gadgets

Nintendo set to release the Super NES Classic Edition

BRACE yourselves, Nintendo is releasing a miniature version of their legendary Super NES console.

The Frame brings Australian art to your TV

Sarrita King's art features on The Frame, Samsung's new television which looks like a painting.

Artist Sarrita King's lightning works feature in collection

Xbox One X revs up for 4K gaming

Forza Motorsport 7 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS launches at E3.

Xbox One X will retail from November 7 in Australia for $649

Apple iPad Pro review: Is this a laptop replacement?

Apple's Greg Joswiak speaks about the iPad Pro during an announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Apple’s new iPad 10.7-inch has found the middle ground