Winner of BUSY At Work World Cup Tipping Competition
Congratulations to Gary Macnamara who was BUSY At Work’s point leader for the majority of our tipping competition. Gary has received an official World Cup
1 August 2014
Matt Enjoying Opportunities After Graduating R U BUSY? Course
Matt participated in the second R U BUSY? course for 2014. Matt has an acquired brain injury, from a car accident when he was 4 years old. Although Matt has had many challenges, his positive outlook and attitude towards life has been really inspiring. His funny and bubbly personality made Matt’s time on the program a very positive experience – his ability to make people smile and laugh is something that other participants really appreciated. Youth Project Officer, Rebecca Slavin-Molloy had the following to say about Matt:
10 July 2014
Keanu graduates from the second R U BUSY? course for 2014
Keanu attended the second R U BUSY? course for 2014. Before his attendance, Keanu left school after completing Year 11 and had little confidence.
26 June 2014
Agribusiness to benefit from new online tool
Launched by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh on May 23, the Agricultural Values Assessment tool is the latest step in the government’s promise to support agriculture as one of the four pillars of the economy.
29 May 2014
International travel boosts Queensland tourism industry
Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey welcomed the results of the survey, revealing that the number of international visitors to Queensland has increased by 2 per cent from the same time last year. Additionally, the total nights spent in cities across the state rose 4 per cent to 46 million in the same period.
26 May 2014
Future certain for Queensland’s construction industry
Plans to launch ConstructionQ were revealed by Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander on May 19. Mr Mander explained that this arrangement would deliver on the government’s promise to support the construction industry as one of the four pillars of the economy.
21 May 2014
What the budget means for Queensland mining
While overall spending on mining, manufacturing and construction is forecast to decrease $3.139 billion last year, to $2.74 billion in the next financial year, Mining Australia suggests the news is primarily positive. The decline in spending has principally been attributed to the government’s decision to reduce the research and development tax incentive and refundable tax offset by 1.5 per cent to 43.5 per cent on July 1 this year.
19 May 2014
Ground broken on Queensland road infrastructure
In particular, the $21 million Toowoomba transport corridor which officially broke ground this month, with workers starting work on May 9.
9 May 2014
Queensland construction benefits from red tape reduction
Queensland’s construction industry is expected to experience a significant boost in efficiency and productivity thanks to the introduction of new water supply legislation.
8 May 2014
Creative trades clean up in Queensland scholarships
Four young Queenslanders, including a fashion designer, cook, baker and construction worker, were awarded prestigious trade scholarships recently by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, at a ceremony at Parliament House.
7 May 2014
