Brisbane hosts National Skills Week launch in Queensland
The Queensland government is celebrating the benefits of the vocational education and training (VET) sector with the launch of National Skills Week.
1 September 2015
Renewable energy development boosts jobs in Queensland
Ergon Energy has announced plans to ramp up its renewable energy activities, which is expected to increase job opportunities in Queensland.
1 September 2015
Queensland export success driving business growth
Merchandise exports have risen significantly over the last 12 months, with the value of goods sold to overseas buyers rising 19.3 per cent year on year.
27 August 2015
Property construction could boost jobs in Queensland
Confidence remains high among Queensland’s developers, as recent data reveals ongoing signs of strength in the state’s property market. Research published over the last month has shown both residential and commercial real estate appears to be enjoying a period of steady growth.
27 August 2015
Gold Coast receives lion’s share of $5.5m tourism funding
The Queensland government has announced a $5.5 million funding package for tourism and events, with the Gold Coast set to receive the largest proportion of
21 August 2015
Jupiters complex refurbishment will bring 1,700 jobs to the Gold Coast
A $345 million refurbishment project on the Gold Coast is expected to create around 1,700 jobs in Queensland during the construction phase.
21 August 2015
Career planning ‘still important’ for mature-age workers
Older workers do not put as much focus on career planning as school-leavers and graduates, according to recent research. However, this could leave them unprepared when a crisis emerges.
18 August 2015
CCIQ welcomes Queen’s Wharf casino resort project
A casino resort set for Queen’s Wharf will have a positive effect on jobs in Queensland, according to a leading industry group.
13 August 2015
Gold Coast tradesmen could benefit from $2.5bn CBD investment
An additional $2.5 billion of investment is heading to the Gold Coast’s CBD, with Southport set to become the region’s core business and employment hub.
10 August 2015
Gold Coast casino could create thousands of jobs in Queensland
The construction of a multimillion-dollar integrated casino resort on the Gold Coast looks set to go ahead, following the announcement that a site for the project has been decided.
5 August 2015
