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…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT COVID-19 testing clinic opening 22 April 2020 Karen Andrews: Well, good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here this morning for the opening of the very first pop-up centre to test for COVID-19 here on the Gold Coast. We have been very fortunate through a lot of hard work by many people…
The first construction contract has been awarded for the $1 billion Pacific Motorway (M1) upgrade between Varsity Lakes and Tugun (VL2T). Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said Seymour Whyte Constructions would oversee the upgrades between Varsity Lakes and Burleigh in what is a major step forward for the vital congestion-busting project. “Gold Coast drivers…
A Gold Coast technology business has unlocked the secret to global success, with a new global research and development (R&D) centre in Robina the latest chapter in their story. RightCrowd has grown from humble beginnings into a global company after being founded in 2004 by Peter Hill, it is now delivering over 80 per cent…
A Gold Coast company that has already caught the attention of NASA has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with the Australian Space Agency. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the agreement with Gilmour Space Technologies, which specialises in rocket technologies, highlighted the exciting developments underway in Australia’s space sector.…
The Gold Coast has once again proven it’s the Tourism Capital of Australia, with new data released by the Morrison Government showing the sector continues to grow and drive the local economy. Commissioned by Tourism Research Australia, the latest Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts data shows total tourism consumption for the Gold Coast was more than…