BUSY At Work Welcomes the Introduction of the Australian Apprenticeship Support Services
In a joint release between Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the Minister of Industry Ian MacFarlane, plans for the Commonwealth Government to invest $200 million each year to establish a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Services were unveiled.
Harrison Online Career Assessment Development Day – 5th November, 2014
On the 5th of November 2014, Anne Sandberg, Master Distributor/Consultant with Harrison Assessments will be leading a development session on the Harrison Online Career Assessment.
New framework guides the development of oil and gas
To promote future growth in this sector, the Queensland government has released its plan to oversee the development of the deep oil and gas resources across the state’s west and north-west.
Construction, mining and health leading job growth in Australia
The good news for future apprentices is that employment across the state is expected to continue growing. In fact, the Ministerial industry Commission predicts that employment in the state will peak over the next few years, at times reaching almost four per cent growth a year.
Underground rail and busway moves a step closer
This network is being further added to in coming years, with the much-anticipated bus and train (BaT) project moving closer to breaking ground.
New hotels come to Brisbane Airport
Air travel is the backbone of Queensland’s tourism industry, attracting visitors from right across the country, along with increasing numbers from overseas. This growth is already driving a number of changes, from plans to make Brisbane airport one of the largest in the country, to new hotels and entertainment facilities around the state.
New water storage scheduled in Townsville
Finding appropriate water storage is also essential for any community facing extreme weather systems in Queensland’s north. As flooding along the coastline has revealed in recent years, having a well-protected water supply is essential for providing vital resources in the aftermath of a storm.
Fourth round of Royalties for the Regions opens for business
The fourth and final round opened today, offering regional councils another $210 million in new funding to help with projects which will boost the development of communities in regional Queensland.
Kurilpa riverfront renewal offers new potential in central Brisbane
However, the shoreline further up the Brisbane River has remained relatively undeveloped, with the Kurilpa area still retaining a largely industrial focus.
