
Investa and BGO Expand Australian Office Venture to A$1.8 Billion
The agreed A$715 million portfolio acquisition covers Brisbane’s 123 Albert Street alongside two commercial assets on Sydney’s Hickson Road.
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The agreed A$715 million portfolio acquisition covers Brisbane’s 123 Albert Street alongside two commercial assets on Sydney’s Hickson Road.

Private equity firm Tamara Capital acquired a majority stake in the business in 2020 in a deal valuing it at $50 million.

He took charge of the jewellery chain following an international search after the deaths of former chief Daniel Bracken and founder Sir Michael Hill.

Two additional shopping centre locations will follow in November after strong online sales prompted the South Australian confectioner to expand north.

Flight Centre Travel Group saw underlying pre-tax profit drop 4 per cent to $278 million in FY26 after Middle East flight cancellations disrupted fourth-quarter consumer holiday bookings.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises posted a 19.7 per cent operating profit surge in Asia after shuttering unprofitable stores in Japan, choosing franchisee margins over raw sales volume.

The Australian franchise operator plans to roll out 15 Firehouse Subs outlets by next year while targeting up to $7 million in annual cost cuts.

Qantas has today announced it will launch a new route from Manila with direct flights to Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. From 28 October 2024*, the flights will operate four days per week with the Airbus A330 aircraft, marking the first flights set to be…

Queensland-based Aromas Coffee Roasters has been acquired by local Indigenous-owned company SupplyAus Holdings for an undisclosed sum. Aromas Coffee Roasters boasts a 47-year history, serving more than 300 locations in the state, while SupplyAus was…

Fast-food chain Subway Australia has unveiled a 24 hours express pick-up service in Bald Hills, Brisbane, ahead of a broader national rollout. Customers can order their foods via the app or using a third-party provider and collect their purchases at an…

Thai AirAsia X has started its newest service from Bangkok to Brisbane, with the first arrival touching down at 11:46 am local time on Wednesday. This marks the first AirAsia service to Brisbane Airport. The aircraft received a water salute on arrival,…

The first store bringing together the entire Calvin Klein offering in Australia opened over the Easter long weekend at Queensland’s Sunshine Plaza. Spanning over 310sqm and offering a full range of men’s and women’s underwear, jeans, performance, accessories,…

AirAsia has formalised a deal to become the Brisbane Broncos’ official airline, along with promotions held at every Broncos home game and special discounts for fans. The deal is centred around the launch of the new ‘The Buck Stops Here’ campaign, to celebrate…

Luxury brands are descending on Brisbane, with fashion house Saint Laurent opening its first store in Queensland at QueensPlaza on March 28, ahead of arrivals from Fendi and Dior slated for later this year. The new store, Saint Laurent’s sixth Australian…

AirAsia has apologised after its advertising campaign was labelled “harmful” in Australia. The advert containing the phrase “Get off in Thailand” was posted around the city of Brisbane to promote the airline’s direct route to Bangkok. Collective Shout, a…

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in terms of actual dollars, it could be worth many times that, once you consider the cost of all but the most entry-level DSLR cameras, lenses and other accessories. But now, a hefty price tag need not be an…
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