Finance
April 4 Finance Gold coast divided over state of the economy The economic and financial state of the people of the Gold Coast seems to be in a bit of conflict depending on who you speak to and what market you look at. With many a business having closed down, the general consensus is…
April 12 Finance news The Queensland state government is being called upon to come good on their increased transparency promise. After an anti light rail rally held last night at the Gold Coast Arts Centre, a call for the report to be made available to the public to give better understanding of the cost…
April 11 Finance Once again the financial pros and cons of what has been touted by many as the Allconnex debarcle has come to surface. With a new State Government and a pre election promise of reconsideration, several councilors have revisited the numbers of staying with Allconnex as opposed to splitting from them. Unsurprisingly…
Mar 26 finance News Callous conditions cause Headway Second Chance Store to close. Everyone knows times are tough but with attacks like these one has to wonder if the people are brain damaged themselves. Economic downturn and the tragic natural events of 2011 have taken another victim due to the widespread financial stuggles being…
Mar 9 finance news Surfers Paradises Iluka saved by GFC in unusual twist as developers & other businesses go bust all around. Not many places can in all honesty say their mere existence was saved by a recession, let alone the GFC but one of the Gold Coasts icon buildings can. Built 1967 to…
Mar 7 financial news Big four banks and other lenders a mortgagee rate rise battering hopes of more Australians for relief from financial pressure, this is despite… The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave cash rates at 4.25 for the second time in their March meeting. Last month rates were increased by…
Feb 29 finance news Many homeowners reach a point in time when they have to assess their home options and finances. It could be a case of functionality, size or appearance that brings about this assessment. Spokeswoman for Mortgage Choice Belinda Williamson, says when this time arises homeowners should weigh up costs against benefits.…
February 21 Finance news Gold Coaster Mary Nash has appetite for charity, which in today’s modern age is like finding hens teeth. You could say Mary has a heart of Gold. Not often does the financial undertakings of your average six year old child give rise to the attention of those outside of her…
