North Queensland will experience NDIS jobs boom
Queensland’s northern communities are expected to benefit from thousands of new jobs as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout picks up momentum.
24 February 2016
Queensland retail sector shows continued growth in December
Queensland’s retail sector turnover edged forward in December despite the industry’s general stagnation nationwide. The state also performed well year on year, with Christmas spending helping to provide an earnings boost for many retailers.
22 February 2016
Queensland building approvals buck national trend
Queensland was one of the only states in the country to experience a rise in building approvals in December. This bucked a national trend that saw an overall drop in the number of projects given the green light.
22 February 2016
$60m Cairns funding will create 150 Queensland jobs
Multiple projects in Cairns will share $60 million in accelerated funding in order to fast-track the creation of jobs in Queensland. According to the state government, site works on some of the initiatives are likely to start this week (February 1).
2 February 2016
Queensland set to become world leader in LNG production
Australia will be one of the biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world, with Queensland playing a major role in the country’s success, according to a leading industry organisation.
28 January 2016
Manufacturing industry receives jobs boost in Queensland
Manufacturing jobs in Queensland are set to receive a significant boost after the state government unveiled a new industry group earlier this month. Official figures show the sector is already the state’s third largest employer, supporting more than 165,000 workers.
4 January 2016
Government unveils $70m regional infrastructure package
The state government has announced that organisations will create hundreds of jobs in Queensland through a new $70 million regional infrastructure program.
4 January 2016
Indigenous employment benefits from $530k land and sea funding
A new funding initiative will provide $530,000 for six projects across the state, with Indigenous employment in Queensland expected to receive a boost.
4 January 2016
Gold Council City Plan expected to boost jobs in Queensland
Residents and businesses across the Gold Coast are set to benefit from a new framework that is expected to provide numerous employment opportunities over the next 20 years.
23 December 2015
Energex and Ergon merger to create regional jobs in Queensland
The state government has unveiled new information regarding the planned merger between Energex and Ergon Energy, with the move expected to create new jobs in Queensland.
21 December 2015
