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A National Reconciliation Week celebration at Bowen has showcased inspiring examples of collaboration between North Queenslandâs traditional landowners and business leaders.
An ongoing partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports and Juru Enterprises Limited was the focus of the âReconciliation in Actionâ event, with the CEOs of both organisations sharing details of progress achieved to date, and how they planned to build on this into the future for the benefit of everyone involved.
NQBP CEO Nicolas Fertin highlighted improvements in the companyâs rate of employment of Indigenous Australians, spending with Indigenous-owned businesses, and ongoing land management and conservation projects designed around both environmental and cultural heritage protection.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today urged North Queenslanders to apply for hundreds of jobs currently being recruited at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
The Premier said time was running out to apply for positions. “This is a jobs bonanza in Townsville,” the Premier said.
“From chefs to bar tenders to security guards, we’ve got a wide range of jobs up for grabs for the season ahead.
“We invested in this stadium because we know how important infrastructure like this is when it comes to creating local jobs.
“If you’re looking for a job and you live in North Queensland, I urge you to get online and consider applying.”
Qld rookies aim to make a splash at our NRL clubs Titans recruits Tristan Powell, left, and Alofiana Khan-Pereira, far right, pictured with Queensland under 18 team team Carsil Vaikai. Picture: Scott Davis/NRL
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