
Queensland’s export demands require better infrastructure
If Queensland is to develop the mining industry in the way the state government hopes it will, the state’s rail facilities and ports will need to be drastically developed.
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If Queensland is to develop the mining industry in the way the state government hopes it will, the state’s rail facilities and ports will need to be drastically developed.
There were proud faces all around at Rydges Gladstone on Thursday afternoon where seven local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students were awarded their graduation certificate for completing the Santos GLNG Work Readiness and Retention Program.

Career experts travelled from all over south east Australia to attend an exclusively focused development workshop on the Harrison Career Assessment held at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Guests from across the Western Downs celebrated at Mary’s Commercial Hotel, Dalby, on Thursday as 24 apprentices and trainees graduated from the QGC Strengthening Local Workforces Program.

The Warrego Highway in Queensland has been approved for an upgrade that will make it two lanes in both directions. Authorities said the 714 kilometre road will bring “enormous” amounts of potential for Queensland businesses, as well as jobseekers.

When it was announced that three major car manufacturers – Ford, Holden and Toyota – were moving their vehicle production plants off Australian soil, other employment sectors proved capable of filling the void. What’s more, despite this blip, the industry is set to grow substantially over the coming years, providing better opportunities for automotive employment and traineeships.

Transport corridors in Queensland face a range of different challenges, with many small towns facing heavy vehicle use as different projects and equipment move around the state. While these routes are obviously essential for the state’s mining and transport industries, they don’t necessarily provide a safe environment for locals.

Construction is rapidly becoming one of the main sources of employment in Queensland, with both the state government and private developers looking for new ways to house a growing population.

Brisbane City Council has invested in creating a community area for residential and recreational purposes – and is set to create a number of jobs in the process.

If Queensland is to develop the mining industry in the way the state government hopes it will, the state’s rail facilities and ports will need to be drastically developed.
There were proud faces all around at Rydges Gladstone on Thursday afternoon where seven local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students were awarded their graduation certificate for completing the Santos GLNG Work Readiness and Retention Program.

Career experts travelled from all over south east Australia to attend an exclusively focused development workshop on the Harrison Career Assessment held at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Guests from across the Western Downs celebrated at Mary’s Commercial Hotel, Dalby, on Thursday as 24 apprentices and trainees graduated from the QGC Strengthening Local Workforces Program.

The Warrego Highway in Queensland has been approved for an upgrade that will make it two lanes in both directions. Authorities said the 714 kilometre road will bring “enormous” amounts of potential for Queensland businesses, as well as jobseekers.

When it was announced that three major car manufacturers – Ford, Holden and Toyota – were moving their vehicle production plants off Australian soil, other employment sectors proved capable of filling the void. What’s more, despite this blip, the industry is set to grow substantially over the coming years, providing better opportunities for automotive employment and traineeships.

Transport corridors in Queensland face a range of different challenges, with many small towns facing heavy vehicle use as different projects and equipment move around the state. While these routes are obviously essential for the state’s mining and transport industries, they don’t necessarily provide a safe environment for locals.