In the red: Leaked report reveals council’s multimillion-dollar sewage problem

In the red: Leaked report reveals council’s multimillion-dollar sewage problem

South East Queensland's labour market has remained relatively tight through 2025 and 2026, with strong demand across healthcare, construction, hospitality and professional services. Brisbane's growing economy — underpinned by significant infrastructure investment and population growth above the national average — has supported employment conditions even as interest rate pressures moderated consumer spending in other parts of the economy.

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