Business Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. A man who has never held a Queensland Building and Construction Commission licence has been fined $25,000 after being convicted of three offences in the Brisbane Magistrates Court. Stephen John Azzopardi was found guilty of pretending to be a QBCC licensee, unlawfully carrying out building work and demanding and receiving an excess deposit from an Indooroopilly homeowner, in charges brought by the regulator. Azzopardi, who was not present in court, was also ordered to pay the QBCC’s professional costs of $1861.70. Azzopardi is the third individual prosecuted by the QBCC for illegal building related activities in recent weeks. To date this year, the QBCC has had outcomes in 20 prosecutions against individuals and companies, resulting in more than $306,000 in fines, costs and compensation. QBCC Commissioner Anissa Levy says the latest prosecution should serve as yet another warning for anyone considering flouting the law. “We know most people do the right thing, but this latest conviction should be a wake-up call for anyone considering undertaking illegal building activities,’’ she says. “If you fake being a QBCC licensee, or you are not appropriately licensed to perform building work, or you take excessive deposits from a homeowner, you will face the prospect of prosecution.” Commissioner Levy implored home and property owners to do all their checks before engaging in building work. “The QBCC urges consumers to always use the free licence check on the QBCC website to confirm that the person they are dealing with is appropriately licensed,” she says. “Homeowners should not pay excessive deposits, or pay ahead of time and can obtain information about maximum allowable deposit amounts from the QBCC website.” QBCC Commissioner Anissa Levy. Patently obvious Clinical-stage biotechnology company Vaxxas has expanded its global intellectual property portfolio to 42 patents as the non-needle vaccination pioneer proceeds with a $100m capital raising for clinical trials. Emerging out of the University of Queensland about 11 years ago the IUP expansion will support its exclusive claim to manufacture and sell its proprietary vaccination technology, the high-density microarray patch in the UUS, Europe, Asia and Australia. Vaxxas’ patent portfolio covers all significant proprietary aspects of the company’s vaccine delivery platform and products. Vaxxas is raising $100m to fund future clinical trials of its needle-free vaccination technology in the US Europe, Asia and Australia. The latest patent issued to Vaxxas in November 2024 covers the specific design and use of the HD-MAP and applicator technology for vaccine delivery to the skin in the United States. Vaxxas CEO David Hoey says the company is aiming to transform the vaccine market by improving the performance of vaccines and reducing the economic and logistic challenges typically associated with needle-and-syringe vaccination. “The growing breadth of our patent portfolio protects our exclusive use of the technologies necessary to achieve this goal, as well as freely manufacture and sell our products at commercial scale and in a safe and regulatory compliant manner,” he says. Vaxxas is scaling up to manufacture and distribute the world’s first commercially available vaccine patches from its global headquarters and state of the art biomedical facility in Hamilton in Brisbane inner eastern suburbs. Vaxxas’ HD-MAP technology has completed five successful Phase I clinical trials involving over 500 participants with vaccines that address some of the world’s biggest health challenges including COVID-19, flu, and measles and rubella. Vaxxas is currently conducting its first US IND-enabled Phase I clinical study for a pre-pandemic influenza vaccine involving 258 participants, with funding from the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. More Coverage No one’s a patch on Vaxxas boss CITY BEAT Chris Herde Builders convicted for illegal work after QBCC sweep Chris Herde Originally published as Unlicensed builder fined $25,000 after being taken to court by the QBCC Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Business Trump’s rise could spoil BHP’s run at Anglo As restrictions on BHP making another mega-approach to Anglo’s board lift in coming days, this time the Australian miner could be racing against another clock. Read more Business Architecture’s leaders failing the industry, ex-Rob Mills staff say Former staff who worked at an award-winning architectural firm have sounded the alarm about the sector’s governance as bullying complaints pile up. Read more
The Tennessee Titans will turn to Mason Rudolph as their starter at quarterback for a second consecutive week, despite a three-interception performance in a loss Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts. Titans head coach Brian Callahan announced the decision Tuesday after calling his starting quarterback situation a week-to-week proposition moving forward for his 3-12 team. Rudolph, who was inserted as starter Sunday in place of a struggling Will Levis, was 23-of-34 passing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, but the turnovers proved costly in a 38-30 loss at Indianapolis. Rudolph, who made three starts for an injured Levis earlier this season, has completed 63.8 percent of his passes this season in 188 attempts for 1,267 yards, eight TDs and eight interceptions. Callahan yanked Levis in the third quarter of a 37-27 loss to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Levis threw for just 89 yards and three interceptions, including a pick returned for a touchdown. He also lost a fumble. Rudolph came on to complete 21 of 26 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns -- one on the final play of the game -- and an interception. Levis has thrown for 1,916 yards with 12 TDs and 12 INTs this season. He is 5-15 as a starter in his first two seasons in the NFL after he was a second-round draft pick in 2023 out of Kentucky. --Field Level Media
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US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves officeOne of the primary drivers behind China's asset surge is the country's robust economic performance. Despite global economic uncertainties, China has demonstrated resilience and maintained solid growth momentum. The Chinese government's proactive measures to support economic growth, such as fiscal stimulus packages and monetary easing, have boosted investor confidence in the country's economic outlook. As a result, Chinese assets, including stocks, have become increasingly attractive to both domestic and international investors seeking higher returns.
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In recent years, the concept of "laying flat" has gained popularity among the younger generation, symbolizing a desire to opt out of the relentless pursuit of success and to seek a more balanced lifestyle. However, as the traditional notion of saving and accumulating wealth faces challenges in the current economic landscape, the "lay flat era" for savings is coming to an end. With interest rates at historic lows and passive income streams becoming harder to maintain, individuals are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain their desired quality of life without active intervention and strategic financial planning.The recent announcement of the FIFPRO annual Best XI has sparked much debate and discussion among football fans and experts around the world. One of the key talking points has been the inclusion of Kylian Mbappe as the right winger in the lineup. However, renowned football analyst Zhan Jun has raised an interesting question - is it more logical to replace Mbappe with Mohamed Salah in that position?Conor McGregor has seen a drop in social media followers since he was found liable for assault after a Civil Court ruling on Friday. Hand accused him of rape in a Dublin hotel six years ago - with a jury awarding her more than €248,000 in damages. Since the outcome, McGregor's social media followers have dropped, with some 46,000 people opting to unfollow the MMA star. READ MORE: Conor McGregor sees first brand deal loss since court case verdict after being dropped by video game READ MORE: Call to boycott Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey brands after court ruling According to figures provided by Boomsocial , McGregor lost 8.654 followers on Saturday and 37,675 on Sunday. McGregor has also suffered his first brand deal loss since the verdict after being dropped by a video game. Developers of the popular Hitman game have revealed they will ‘cease their collaboration’ with the Dubliner following the court ruling. IO Interactive, the game’s developers, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr. McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts .Ultimately, the US must prioritize a strategy that prioritizes stability, security, and respect for international norms in the region. While supporting Israel's right to self-defense, the US must ensure that any military intervention in Syria is proportionate, temporary, and serves the broader goal of promoting peace and security in the region.
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The reverse also marked previously prolific striker Haaland’s fifth game without a goal in six matches. After the game, the Norway international told TNT Sports: “First I’m looking at myself. I haven’t been scoring my chances. I have to do better, I haven’t been good enough.” City manager Guardiola subsequently defended Haaland, who has scored 108 times for the club since joining in 2022 by saying that “without him we will be even worse” and that “he needs to be delivered the right balls in the right spots”. Guardiola stuck to his theme on Tuesday during a pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday’s Boxing Day match at home to Everton. “It’s about us, not just one player,” he said. “When in the past we score goals and Erling was so prolific, helping us, it was because of the team. “And when you have problems at the back, in the middle, it is for everyone, it is a team, it is not about one player. It would be easy, if it was just one player, the reason why. It’s not about that.” The Catalan boss added: “Erling is so important for us, will be so important for us, has been. (We have to) try to do things better, to use him better. In this situation, this tendency for all of us (is to say) ‘the reason why is this one, and this one and this one’. It’s about us, about everyone. “The guys are running, making effort more than ever. All the tendency ‘it’s because we don’t run, because we don’t fight, the reason why is this situation or this player or this manager’... It’s not about that. “It’s many little details or big details that make all together not as good as we were. But we have another opportunity on Boxing Day.” Related Story EAA signs pacts to empower youth in Qatar, Palestine Monoprix launches sensory friendly hours at Doha Festival City outlet
The concept of new productivity is not limited to the manufacturing sector, but extends to various industries such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and retail. In healthcare, for example, telemedicine, wearable devices, and predictive analytics are revolutionizing the way patients receive care and physicians make diagnoses. In finance, blockchain technology and robo-advisors are transforming the way financial transactions are conducted and investments are managed.President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to revive the federal death penalty once he assumes office on January 20. Trump’s pledge came in response to President Joe Biden’s recent clemency orders, which commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without parole. Trump’s Reaction to Biden’s Clemency OrdersTrump, addressing his supporters on Truth Social, criticized Biden’s decision as endangering public safety. He vowed to direct the Justice Department to seek capital punishment for violent crimes. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters,” Trump stated. This represents a continuation of Trump's strict crime discourse, consistent with his administration's position in 2020, which experienced the revival of federal executions following almost two decades. Biden’s Approach to Federal ExecutionsBiden, who ran on a platform against the death penalty, stopped federal executions right after assuming office in 2021. The clemency announcement made on Monday highlights a significant shift from the policies of the Trump administration. The Biden administration defended the action as part of a wider reform of the criminal justice system. Clemency choices, in contrast to executive orders, cannot be reversed by a subsequent administration. Nonetheless, future cases may still lead to death penalty prosecutions with new leadership in place. Trump Administration Criticism of ClemencyTrump’s transition team strongly condemned Biden’s clemency orders, describing them as “abhorrent.” A spokesperson stated the move favored “the worst killers in the world” over justice for victims. The team highlighted that Trump's administration would focus on “law and order” by seeking the toughest penalties for violent criminals. Broader Implications for Justice PolicyBiden’s decision affects the existing death row inmates but does not abolish the federal death penalty. Legal specialists point out that although clemency choices are irreversible, the enforcement of the death penalty hinges on the focuses of the prosecutors. Trump's administration is expected to redirect federal resources towards pursuing death penalty cases. During Trump's presidency, the United States carried out the execution of 13 federal inmates, breaking a 17-year moratorium. Legal experts have since discussed the death penalty’s effectiveness in preventing crime compared to issues surrounding wrongful convictions and racial inequalities. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.
Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020
The expected rate of population growth in the Lower Mainland is “a bit too much,” especially if the federal government does not properly plan for the infrastructure required to accommodate it, says Metro Vancouver Regional District chair Mike Hurley. Last week, Metro Vancouver released new population projections showing the region of 23 local governments is expected to grow, on average, by 50,000 new residents each year until 2050 when the total population reaches 4.21 million people. If that pace proves true, that’s a 1.7 per cent annual compound growth rate from 2021 when population reached about 2.6 million. Metro Vancouver stated the new growth rate is based on “evolving federal immigration policy, and trends in non-permanent residents.” Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the region was expecting 35,000 new residents annually to reach 3.8 million. The new analysis shows a low-growth scenario of 3.98 million people and a high-growth scenario of 4.39 million people. “I think the growth rate is a bit too much,” said Hurley. “I think that — and this is just my personal opinion, not Metro Vancouver's — until our infrastructure really starts to catch up and there's infrastructure deficit everywhere, including schools, hospitals, not just the Metro Vancouver infrastructure and other cities’ infrastructure, I just think it's a lot to be put on to municipalities,” said Hurley, who is also the mayor of Burnaby. And the federal government, which applies GST on new homes, “is not really stepping up to help out when it comes to infrastructure projects,” said Hurley. The analysis also noted that by 2035 all of the population growth will be from immigrants, based on birth rate trends, meaning the issue falls squarely on immigration policy. As an immigrant from Northern Ireland, Hurley said immigration “has to be controlled in more of a solid fashion and more reasoned fashion, so that we can keep up with the infrastructure issues.” Asked where this growth directive is coming from, Hurley said the business community concerned about their workforces is “probably a primary driver.” Asked if the region, or Canada in general, can sustain a lower growth rate — such as Scandinavian nations — given its dependence on construction, buying and selling of homes, Hurley said: “I think that's such a big part of our economy now that we've become reliant on that a bit, but I think we can live well within that one per cent growth range, one and a half per cent growth range, and I think our economy could handle that.” Hurley said all three levels of government need to be on the same page. “There needs to be some think tank amongst them, you know, the three orders of government, laying out exactly what the plan is here. Because I'm not seeing a real plan. I'm just seeing this is what's happening.” Glacier Media also spoke to Eric Woodward, Metro Vancouver’s chair of the regional planning committee, for his personal opinion on projected growth rates and whether they are the right path for the region. “I don't think about it in those terms, because a lot of these predictions are based on inputs that are out of the control of Metro Vancouver or local government. “There isn't a ton of political input in terms of producing them, and whether they're right or wrong or not, is also not much of a consideration that I've seen. This is, again, an academic exercise in predicting what is going to happen,” he said. Woodward, who said he ran on a pro-building campaign in 2022, suggested cities are effectively forced to react to the population increases of the federal government. “I think it would be more important to say, ‘Well, if it is going to happen, then we need to improve how we're managing it.’ I think there's lots of areas where that can be improved.” [email protected]
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The resolution's passage has also highlighted the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions and ensuring that justice is served regardless of one's political status or affiliations. By calling for Yoon's arrest, Parliament has demonstrated its commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.On the other side of the pitch, Lazio will be looking to cause an upset and secure a vital victory against Inter Milan. The Biancocelesti have been impressive in both Serie A and the Champions League this season, with star players like Ciro Immobile and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic shining on the big stage. Lazio's attacking prowess and defensive solidity make them a formidable opponent for any team, and Inter Milan will have to be at their best to secure a positive result.
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