Gold Coast welcomes $1bn residential estate
The Gold Coast property market is set to be flooded with a tranche of new homes thanks to a billion-dollar residential development underway at Pimpama.
17 January 2013
Uranium mining to boost employment levels in Queensland
The revival of uranium mining is one step closer in Queensland, with premier Campbell Newman visiting north-west parts of the state to oversee the government initiative.
17 January 2013
Skilled workers and apprentices sought for LNG projects
Three major liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) earmarked for Queensland are set to create thousands of jobs across the state, including hundreds of apprenticeship opportunities.
16 January 2013
Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade powers ahead
Brisbane City Council has unveiled the final designs for the multimillion-dollar Kingsford Smith Drive (KSD) upgrade – a project which may create opportunities for apprenticeships in Queensland.
16 January 2013
Sunshine Coast University Hospital tenders open
The Queensland construction sector is set to see an increase in activity, with applications for work on the multibillion-dollar Sunshine Coast University Hospital development set to open tomorrow (January 16).
15 January 2013
Nominations open for Queensland Training Awards
The Queensland government is seeking out the state’s best apprentices, vocational students, trainees, teachers and employers for the annual training awards.
15 January 2013
Council offers traineeships in the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Council is set to start receiving applications for its annual traineeship program, with anyone interested able to put themselves forward from January 19 onwards.
14 January 2013
Flood reconstruction to receive $1.1bn in funding
Construction apprenticeships in Queensland could be set to receive a boost, with more than $1.1 billion of funding in the pipeline for flood reconstruction projects across the state.
10 January 2013
Minister unveils kindergarten construction plans
The Queensland government has announced plans to open 25 new kindergartens across the state in 2014, allowing up to 1,000 more children to participate in early learning.
9 January 2013
Kevin Sheedy: Kickstart great for the construction industry
Greater Western Sydney Giants coach Kevin Sheedy has expressed his support for the federal government’s Kickstart program, claiming it is an excellent opportunity for construction industry employers.
8 January 2013