A Gold Coast screen printing business says the Morrison Government’s JobKeeper program helped it navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and it is now “busier than ever”, with more workers than before. PSI Screen Printing in Currumbin is among thousands of Gold Coast businesses that was heavily impacted by the COVID-related shutdown in March and forced to…
The Gold Coast will benefit from a Morrison Government initiative to support the recovery of regions hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising the importance of local knowledge, the Government is investing $62.8 million in a Local Jobs Program to help Australians get back into work. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said as part…
A Gold Coast based waste management and environmental education program ‘Project 2020’ has been awarded $17,800 in Federal Government funding under the Communities Environment Program. Together, the Sustainable Schools Network and Glowing Green Australia developed ‘Project 2020’, a cutting-edge waste management and education program for 4-12-year-old students to be implemented in schools across the Gold…
Topics: Gold Coast industries, emissions reduction, Labor divisions, COVID-19 vaccine, border restrictions E&OE: Angie Bell: Well it’s a very important day here on the Gold Coast at the Reimagine Jobs, Skills and Industry Forum and we’re very pleased to be here at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to bring together industry leaders across…
Topics: CRC-P Round 9 recipients, Palace letters and COVID-Safe app E&OE: Karen Andrews: Research and development is incredibly important for Australians and for the Australian economy. One of the ways that the Government can actually support research and development and engagement between industry and researchers is through the Cooperative Research Centre Projects, CRCPs. So today,…
After two years of reduced speeds and one million hours of roadworks, drivers can now enjoy the return of a 100 km/h speed limit and upgraded conditions through Mudgeeraba. The $218.5 million upgrade to the 5.7km stretch and notorious bottleneck has seen the number of north and southbound lanes increased from two to three, as…
Australians are being reminded of the value of buying home-grown products, with a new ad campaign launching today to promote Australian Made. Australian Made Campaign Limited’s multi-media campaign will help local manufacturers and brands to capitalise on a renewed interest in their products. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the campaign reflects…
The Gold Coast has a well-deserved reputation for fun. Our theme parks, beaches, night life, sports and attractions mean the options for joyful recreation are endless. But – and excuse the analogy – like a wonderful reverse-mullet, while we’re all party at the front, at the back we’re all business. And iconic businesses too: Ugg…
Topics: coronavirus, Australian manufacturing, supply chains E&OE Sabra Lane: Thank you Karen Andrews in delivering your first National Press Club address. As you point out, Australia has experienced a major disruption in global supply chains here and it’s been a wakeup call for businesses, and we appear to be paying a price for leading the…
Topics: Manufacturing Modernisation Fund recipients, return of the Polly Waffle, QLD easing COVID restrictions and Mike Kelly’s retirement. E&OE: Karen Andrews: Well, good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at the Australian Fashion label, Leina Broughton, with my good friend and colleague, the Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell, and with Fleur Richardson the…