The long-awaited Moreton Bay Rail Link is a step closer to construction with the announcement that Thiess Contractors will take on one of south-east Queensland’s largest infrastructure projects.
The Sunshine Coast Council is calling for expressions of interest to design, construct and operate a utility scale solar farm which could help to meet 50 per cent of the region’s electricity needs.
The search is on for the best apprentice or trade chef in Central Queensland with the regional WorldSkills Cooking Competition to heat things up in the kitchen.
The global build competition which has appeared in cities such as Toronto, London, Chicago and Athens will be making its way to Queensland for the first time this August.
Those pursuing apprenticeships in Gladstone may be glad to hear news that a $21 million energy training centre has been given the green light for the Gladstone campus of the Central Queensland Institute of TAFE (CQIT).
Older Australians aged 60 and over will be given the opportunity to learn new skills after minister for skills and training Brendan O’Connor announced $1.2 million in funding toward nearly 100 community education courses.
The first of Queensland’s regional training awards were dished out last week, with female electrician Sarah Lacey taking the top gong for Central Queensland’s Apprentice of the Year.
Listen in on current topical issues and learn about upcoming products and services at the plumbing expos hosted by the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) this August.
Seven Indigenous apprentices have taken the first step toward fulfilling their career goals, graduating from their apprenticeships in Townsville.
A master plan is underway for the Elizabeth Daniels Sports Complex in Buderim, and the Sunshine Coast Council is inviting locals to have their say.
