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Train tracks off Little Bramston Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer

Port of Brisbane could invest in $4.7b inland rail project

THE Port of Brisbane has indicated it wants to invest in the $4.7 billion inland rail project, particularly the stretch of line from Toowoomba to Brisbane.

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11:06 AM May 23rd

Ford to close Broadmeadows production line and Geelong plant

FORD will close its Broadmeadows production line and Geelong engine plant- making it a import-only brand.

11:03 AM May 23rd
Grant Edwards and drive.com.au

The day I met Sir Richard Branson

ONE recent Thursday in Brisbane was the most brilliant day of Rockcote director Chris Cameron's life, on a par with the day her daughter was born.

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BMA attacked for ‘ignoring’ region’s needs

AFTER thousands demanded access to jobs offered by two Central Queensland mines, a powerful mining union has attacked BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

Owen Jacques

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Loading of iron ore on very big dump-body truck.

Mine projects update sees end of 'millennium mining boom'

AUSTRALIA’S resources industry is at the start of a decline in investment that may not bottom out for at least five years.

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STOCKMARKETS were boosted on hopes the Fed will continue with its quantitative easing program.

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ROLL OUT: Demonstrator for NBN Co Truck Nicole Parker shows off some of the fibre optic cable as the NBN Co truck visited Grafton.

Real-life NBN performance wows users

BONNIE Cappell is more up to speed than most when it comes to the NBN and after seeing what it can do she says it has definitely met her expectations.

AN EXPLOSION in the use of mobile devices to search and buy goods is revolutionising the way businesses connect with their customers.

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Almost half mobile users buy online

MICROSOFT has unveiled the Xbox ONE, its hotly anticipated replacement for the hugely popular Xbox 360.

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Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console

BUSINESSES in regional Australia are increasingly embracing social media to engage with customers, new research shows.

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Regional businesses are embracing social media

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Will cheating on Taylor Swift fluoridate your CSG drugs?

THIS week we were asked "Will cheating with Taylor Swift's flouride give you a CSG drug problem at the pokies?"

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IN THIS day and age, satisfied customers are just not good enough – we want raving fans.

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Make fans rave about your business

LAST week’s budget had been mostly leaked so there were few surprises.

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Federal Labor piloting program to help retirees downsize

OUR IT blogger extraordinaire Yvette Adams is currently on a business trip to the US. Here, she marvels at being able to arrange it all online.

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Connect with the right contacts when on a business trip

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Steven Spielberg making live-action Halo TV series

STEVEN Spielberg has signed on to produce a live-action TV series of the best-selling video game Halo.

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IF YOU feel you need more Stephen Fry in your life, the polyglottal polymath has launched possibly the world’s most self-regarding app.

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Stephen Fry launches the world's most self-regarding app

TOMORROW night Microsoft will unveil the latest generation of its Xbox console in Redmond, Washington.

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Xbox 720 promises 'new era of games, TV and entertainment'

RUMOURS of Lara Croft's demise have clearly been exaggerated.

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Reinvented Lara is simply a delight

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Body found in Mundubbera park

Truck rollover between Kingaroy and Nanango

Fatal crash on D'Aguilar Hwy

Sinkhole opens near Gayndah

Patrons tasting fear about losing pub

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Body found in Mundubbera park

Gayndah gets first Betterment Fund money

Truck rollover between Kingaroy and Nanango

High bravery award for Kingaroy fighter

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