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Air travel is the backbone of Queensland’s tourism industry, attracting visitors from right across the country, along with increasing numbers from overseas. This growth is already driving a number of changes, from plans to make Brisbane airport one of the largest in the country, to new hotels and entertainment facilities around the state.
Finding appropriate water storage is also essential for any community facing extreme weather systems in Queensland’s north. As flooding along the coastline has revealed in recent years, having a well-protected water supply is essential for providing vital resources in the aftermath of a storm.
The fourth and final round opened today, offering regional councils another $210 million in new funding to help with projects which will boost the development of communities in regional Queensland.
However, the shoreline further up the Brisbane River has remained relatively undeveloped, with the Kurilpa area still retaining a largely industrial focus.
Liam came onto the 1st R U BUSY? program for 2014 facing many barriers, homelessness being one of them. Liam was referred to the program by Lawson House (youth homeless accommodation) and even after the R U BUSY? program had finished, Liam went from homeless shelters on the Gold Coast to Brisbane, then back to living with his parents on a short term basis as an emergency option.
The professional services company has recently pointed to what it sees as the bright spots of the Queensland economy, with this growth underpinning the state’s future success.
The Commission has predicted the industries which will see the most growth between 2011 and 2025, giving a good indication of which careers are going to be in highest demand.
Brisbane in particular is witnessing a strong increase in the construction of multi-unit residential and commercial projects in the CBD and surrounding areas. In fact, the state government has reported a 33 per cent growth in the number of cranes operational in Brisbane, as new structures get off the ground.
This network is being further added to in coming years, with the much-anticipated bus and train (BaT) project moving closer to breaking ground.
Air travel is the backbone of Queensland’s tourism industry, attracting visitors from right across the country, along with increasing numbers from overseas. This growth is already driving a number of changes, from plans to make Brisbane airport one of the largest in the country, to new hotels and entertainment facilities around the state.
Finding appropriate water storage is also essential for any community facing extreme weather systems in Queensland’s north. As flooding along the coastline has revealed in recent years, having a well-protected water supply is essential for providing vital resources in the aftermath of a storm.
The fourth and final round opened today, offering regional councils another $210 million in new funding to help with projects which will boost the development of communities in regional Queensland.
However, the shoreline further up the Brisbane River has remained relatively undeveloped, with the Kurilpa area still retaining a largely industrial focus.
Liam came onto the 1st R U BUSY? program for 2014 facing many barriers, homelessness being one of them. Liam was referred to the program by Lawson House (youth homeless accommodation) and even after the R U BUSY? program had finished, Liam went from homeless shelters on the Gold Coast to Brisbane, then back to living with his parents on a short term basis as an emergency option.
The professional services company has recently pointed to what it sees as the bright spots of the Queensland economy, with this growth underpinning the state’s future success.
The Commission has predicted the industries which will see the most growth between 2011 and 2025, giving a good indication of which careers are going to be in highest demand.
