Have your say on new water report

A Draft Underground Water Impact Report for the Surat Basin – aimed at managing the effect of concentrated petroleum and gas development on water levels – has now been released by the Queensland Water Commission (QWC). read more

Consumers unmoved by rate cut and budget

Consumers have apparently been unmoved by the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut and fear the impact of the Federal Budget, according to a survey this month of consumer confidence. read more

Back to the future as time catches up with business

As the Western Downs Business Monitor steadily approaches its centenary issue, how much store can we place in the predictions for business trends that first came to light in the inaugural issue of the monitor? read more