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Tuesday, July 05

Ray of sunshine: $5 million lure for visitors to help revive Covid-struck tourism sector

The Palaszczuk Government will spend more than $5 million to try to ensure the state’s Covid-hit tourism industry can take better advantage of the end of state border closures and the coming return of international visitors.

Orocobre's board to get fat fee increase as it rides lithium wave

Brisbane lithium company Orocobre has asked shareholders to approve a $US1.5 million ($A2 million) increase in directors fees and handed its managing director performance rights worth $US1.8 million.

Ford Motor company unveiled the new all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck at an event outside the Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan on May 19, 2021. (Photo by Dominick Sokotoff/Sipa USA)

When it comes to electric vehicles, Queensland still has the hand brake on

Consumers want to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, but not every government supports the move to electric vehicles, as Julia Huber found.

How getting the virus jab might earn you Qantas frequent flyer points

Qantas could soon offer frequent flyer points and other incentives to Australians who get the coronavirus vaccine.

Food for thought: Global grocery group switches its Aussie HQ to Brisbane

Global food giant Kerry Foods will shift its base from Sydney to Brisbane and create a food and technology centre at its Murrarie facility.