Small Business

1. SMEs in building sector see shaky confidence amid ongoing challenges 

   Many say high insurance costs, labour shortages and planning delays are limiting new work and investment decisions.

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2. Inflation cooled more than expected in November. What will the RBA do now?

   The latest ABS report shows inflation over the year to November was 3.4 per cent, down from 3.8 per cent a month earlier.

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3. Finalists for Moreton Bay’s Ultimate HQ competition named

   The $1 million Ultimate HQ Competition aims to position Moreton Bay as Australia’s next innovation and investment hub.

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4. Why breaking family monoculture to choose diverse leadership matters

   A lack of external input often stifles innovation, leaving a company reliant on familiar approaches, rather than exploring new opportunities or creative solutions.

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5. SMEs heading into new year with steady optimism

   Some 24 per cent of SMEs say they feel more confident about economic conditions moving into 2026.

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