Gold coast airport’s $260m world-class expansion is ready to take off

Gold Coast Airport is ready to welcome the rest of Australia and the world when its $260 million terminal expansion opens to travellers from the first week of September

Announcement from GOLD MEMBER: Crowley Calvert & Holmes!

Crowley Calvert & Holmes have joined Kelly + Partners.

High Speed Rail Authority legislation introduced to Parliament

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to establish the High Speed Rail Authority.

Jobs jump for Queensland as supercross HQ lands on the Gold Coast

The global headquarters of Supercross World Championship organiser SX Global Pty Ltd has moved to the Gold Coast.

Labour shortages – Jobs and Skill Summit Outcomes Summary

The Jobs and Skill Summit was held in Canberra from 1 to 2 September. CCIQ has been working with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to put through the Queensland perspective at the federal level.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary takes out top training award!

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been recognised with a top award at the Queensland Training Awards 2022.

Announced in Brisbane over the weekend, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was named the winner of the Medium Size Employer category.

Youth Music Venture launches 4th program for this year

Since 2009, the Youth Music Venture has been a youth music initiative run by amazing Volunteers, for the local community. They teach young musicians how to play in a band - for FREE! They have just launched their next program.

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training connections update

The Connections newsletter is designed to provide stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Update from the Queensland Small Business Commissioner

Next month the Commissioner will welcome seven councils into our Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Program. What does that mean for the small businesses in those regions, and what has been achieved by the 33 councils already on the journey?

Small Business Connect update

The Queensland Government has released a ten-year plan to address workforce shortages which would see all Queenslanders who want to work, supported into good jobs. Read more here.

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