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.
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.
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).
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.
The state government has announced that organisations will create hundreds of jobs in Queensland through a new $70 million regional infrastructure program.
A new funding initiative will provide $530,000 for six projects across the state, with Indigenous employment in Queensland expected to receive a boost.
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.
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.
The Queensland government has announced the tenderer for a heavy rail duplication project that will create hundreds of jobs across the Gold Coast. The initiative is part of the wider regeneration of the region in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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.
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