Townsville students will present manufacturing projects at an industry showcase on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm at St Anthony's Catholic College in Deeragun. The students developed their projects through Queensland's STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program over two terms, working with industry partners on challenges faced by manufacturing companies. Senior secondary students will also pitch their projects to a shark tank panel. The Townsville event is one of eight showcases held across Queensland in October and November.
Toowoomba students will present their advanced manufacturing project ideas at a showcase on Monday, 9 November 2026. The event runs from 10 am to 1 pm at Toowoomba State High School. The projects propose solutions to manufacturing industry challenges and were developed with industry partners over two terms. Students will pitch their work to an industry panel, and senior secondary students will also present to a shark tank panel. The showcase is part of a statewide Queensland series for the Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program.
Big Brother 2025 contestants have moved on to various careers and personal lives. Coco Beeby, the winner, is working as an actress and writer in Byron Bay. Emily Dale, the runner-up, has returned to teaching in Western Australia and co-hosts a podcast. Colin Ridley, who finished third, is pursuing amateur MMA fighting in Wollongong. Bruce Dunne, who placed fourth, has returned to his trade on the Sunshine Coast. Other contestants have also resumed their careers and maintained connections with each other.
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Students from Moree Secondary College and Narrabri High School took part in a podcasting workshop at Social Co House in Moree on Friday, October 16. Guided by journalist and educator Stephanie Aceglav, they chose their own subjects, from fashion and football to American history. They planned episodes, wrote scripts, recorded and edited their work. The workshop was organised through the NSW Department of Education's Educational Pathways Program. Organisers say it aims to introduce regional students to careers they might not otherwise consider.
Year 5 and 6 students at Gerringong Public School have explored a range of careers, from heart surgery to hairdressing, using virtual reality headsets. The school workshop let students try tasks such as driving a forklift or flying a plane. Students also spoke with local industry leaders from Bee Inspired, Kiama Council, NSW Fire and Rescue and Gerringong Surf Life Saving. The students learnt about workplace expectations and pathways such as apprenticeships and traineeships. Teachers said early career exposure helps children understand the purpose of their schooling.
Molong Central School's Year 12 graduates are preparing for university, apprenticeships, or local jobs. Deputy principal Carl Thorne praised their sustained effort and diverse aspirations, with some already accepted into courses like education and health. Many plan to stay in the region, with nearby Charles Sturt University campuses a popular choice. Thorne highlighted the school's focus on personalised pathways for each student.
Shaun Sargeant, formerly a farmhand in the Indigo Valley, has started a new career as a surveyor. After seeking advice from a TAFE NSW careers counsellor, he completed a Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services through online classes. He now works as a surveyor's assistant at Axis Surveys in Ipswich and is studying for a Certificate IV. Jobs and Skills Australia reports about 9700 surveyors nationally, with a predicted shortfall of 2000 by 2029.
Young Australian artists face tough choices between pursuing creative careers and opting for more stable paths. A Brisbane musician weighs family safety against chasing a career in Vienna, while a talented dancer fears ending up as a dance teacher. An actor struggles with the financial instability of his profession. Many young creatives abandon their dreams due to stress and uncertainty, though some persist despite the challenges. Author Leonard Cavallaro encourages appreciation for their determination.
