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Ergon Energy has announced plans to ramp up its renewable energy activities, which is expected to increase job opportunities 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.

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.

A $345 million refurbishment project on the Gold Coast is expected to create around 1,700 jobs in Queensland during the construction phase.

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.

A casino resort set for Queen’s Wharf will have a positive effect on jobs in Queensland, according to a leading industry group.

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.

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.

The state’s tourism industry is thriving, bringing a host of new job opportunities to Queensland and boosting regional economies.