For generations of Australians, a trip up the Bruce Highway wasn't complete without pulling over for a photo at the Big Pineapple. Since opening in 1971, the heritage-listed attraction has become one of Queensland's most recognisable landmarks and an enduring symbol of the Sunshine Coast. It's even played host to King Charles III and Princess Diana back in 1983 during their official tour of Australia. Now, the landmark is getting a significant upgrade, with the Queensland Gov

The Queensland Government has proposed a new Queensland Construction Code that could reshape procurement and industrial arrangements on major publicly funded infrastructure projects. If adopted, the code would apply to all Brisbane2032 projects, as well as any taxpayer-funded building projects over $10 million and major civil projects over $20 million. A new approach to major projects Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says the reforms are designed to improve productivity while ma

Australia’s Inland Rail project is back in the headlines, with a private-sector proposal now aiming to revive the Queensland extension. In May, the Federal Government confirmed it would no longer fund the northern section beyond Parkes, and now a new plan backed by GreenLink Australia has emerged, suggesting the corridor could still be completed through private investment and extended to the Port of Gladstone. The Port of Gladstone is Queensland's largest multi-commodity port