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Today’s announcement of the December 2015 labour force figures were a welcoming one as Australia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.8 per cent. The data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that full-time employment rose by 17,600 while part-time employment fell by 18,500.
Queensland’s apprentices and trainees working towards trades and real estate qualifications are likely to welcome the news that the state’s dwelling approvals continue to rise.
Retailers across Queensland performed better in November than in any other state or territory, according to the latest data. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed retail turnover edged forward 0.4 per cent nationwide during November, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the previous month.
It’s hard to imagine many 15 year olds having a clear focus of what they want to do with their life, but first year apprentice Taylor Shaw is already certain he wants a long career in the hairdressing industry.
Changing your career may appear a daunting prospect, but it seems many Australians switch their professions at some point after graduating from school.
Australia’s construction industry has shown consistent signs of growth in recent months, with the residential building sector looking particularly strong.
Agriculture is an important industry in Australia, with a rich history dating back centuries. According to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the sector contributes approximately 3 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product each year.
It is common for employers to assume that most prospective apprentices and trainees are either currently in school or have recently left, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Learning new skills and pursuing a dream career are choices that people can make at almost any age.
Queensland’s coal industry reported record exports in 2015, making it two years in a row that overseas shipments have surpassed previous achievements. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) revealed that 220 million tonnes of coal were sent to international buyers last year, up 2 per cent on 2014’s 216 million tonnes.
Today’s announcement of the December 2015 labour force figures were a welcoming one as Australia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 5.8 per cent. The data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that full-time employment rose by 17,600 while part-time employment fell by 18,500.
Queensland’s apprentices and trainees working towards trades and real estate qualifications are likely to welcome the news that the state’s dwelling approvals continue to rise.
Retailers across Queensland performed better in November than in any other state or territory, according to the latest data. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed retail turnover edged forward 0.4 per cent nationwide during November, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the previous month.
It’s hard to imagine many 15 year olds having a clear focus of what they want to do with their life, but first year apprentice Taylor Shaw is already certain he wants a long career in the hairdressing industry.
Changing your career may appear a daunting prospect, but it seems many Australians switch their professions at some point after graduating from school.
Australia’s construction industry has shown consistent signs of growth in recent months, with the residential building sector looking particularly strong.
Agriculture is an important industry in Australia, with a rich history dating back centuries. According to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the sector contributes approximately 3 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product each year.
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