Queensland Overseas Foundation 2014 scholarship applications – open now!
The Queensland Overseas Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit organisation supported by industry and the Queensland government.
16 April 2013
Upskilling opportunities with Gold Coast light rail project
The Gold Coast light rail project is the “perfect place” to nurture much-needed skills for Queensland’s rail industry said minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek.
16 April 2013
From little things big things grow
Sunshine Coast transport company Attenross Haulage has become a 100 per cent family staffed enterprise, after welcoming its newest recruit aboard.
11 March 2013
Jessica Mauboy becomes Sporting Chance ambassador
Indigenous singer Jessica Mauboy is the new ambassador for the federal government’s employment and education scheme – the Sporting Chance.
12 February 2013
New scheme targets Indigenous employment in QLD
Indigenous employment in Queensland is set to receive a boost, thanks to a new federal government initiative.
11 February 2013
Queensland ‘fresh food hub’ may create 1,000 jobs
The development of a fresh food hub in southern Queensland could see 1,000 jobs created in the region over the next five years, the federal government claims.
6 February 2013
Awards celebrate business excellence on Sunshine Coast
The 2012 Sunshine Coast Business Awards have been held, which celebrated the work of companies throughout the area.
14 November 2012
Funding supports Indigenous employment scheme
A total of 26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Sheds and groups throughout Australia have received a share of government funding.
9 November 2012
Development scheme to further boost construction in Gladstone area
A green light has been given to the final development scheme for the Tannum Sands Urban Development Area (UDA), which may provide opportunities for apprenticeships in Gladstone.
29 October 2012
Alpha Coal project open for public comment
A major mining project earmarked for central Queensland will undergo rigorous assessment, with the state government releasing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Alpha Coal development.
17 October 2012
