ANZ’s Stateometer report that was released earlier this week has indicated that Victoria is the only state economy in Australia that has grown above trend for two consecutive years.
According to a media
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Job opportunities and reskilling to support Victoria’s booming rail industry
In a press statement, the state government of Victoria has announced that it is giving young people and those reskilling from other sectors experience and opportunities in Victoria’s booming rail industry.
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Victorian government to fund solar battery kits pilot project
The Victorian Government has said in a news release that it will provide $825,000 towards a pilot project to develop solar battery storage kits and create local jobs.
A consortium of five companies,
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IMCRC launch to boost Australian manufacturing
Last week, Australia’s manufacturing sector received a boost with the formal launch of the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC).
The IMCRC collaborates with manufacturing businesses,
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Corrosion is eating away at Australian industry
According to research by Curtin University, corrosion may be costing the Australian economy more than $30 billion each year.
Within industrial environments, exposure to things like water, acid or salt
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Making fuel out of sewage
It may sound like science fiction, but wastewater treatment plants may one day turn ordinary sewage into biocrude oil, thanks to new research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National
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Victoria, South Australia battle for army vehicle tender
South Australia is fighting to remain the frontrunner location for the federal government’s $5 billion army vehicle tender.
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AGL urged to find workable power deal to save 2,000 Portland jobs
AGL has been warned that an unreasonable deal on power for the troubled Alcoa Portland smelter could hurt the power company’s reputation, with a decision on the future of the aluminium plant expected to come in the next fortnight.
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Nissan metalcasting expertise defies local car making downturn
According to a recent story in caradvice.com.au, the Nissan metalcasting plant is not only working
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Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
Jungheinrich has launched an entry-level range of pallet trucks for low-duty applications.
This new range of electric pedestrian trucks is designed for retailers, print shops, workshops or garden centers,
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Engineers develop robot with human-like tactile senses
Most robots achieve grasping and tactile sensing through motorised means, which can be excessively bulky and rigid. A Cornell group has devised a way for a soft robot to feel its surroundings internally,
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Australia’s second Air Warfare Destroyer launched in Adelaide
Australia’s second next-generation warship has been launched in South Australia.
The Australian Navy’s latest vessel Brisbane was officially named and launched this morning
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Collaboration set to boost Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector
MTPConnect and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in undertaking activities to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing
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Steelmaker loses data during brazen cyberattack
ThyssenKrupp, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, has revealed that it was the victim of a ‘massive cyberattack’ earlier this year.
The company was targeted by attackers from southeast Asia in
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Major naval shipbuilding program gains momentum in SA
According to reports, a major naval shipbuilding program in Australia has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of Danish company Odense Maritime Technologies (OMT) to redevelop shipyard
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Bosch & Co retool manufacturing concepts
A research consortium led by Bosch is developing a novel industrial manufacturing concept. The nine partners on the ReCaM project aim to create a highly versatile manufacturing system.
Such systems are
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Alcoa Portland will need assistance to stay open, says AWU
The Alcoa aluminium smelter at Portland will need government assistance to keep operating, the Australian Workers Union has said.
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Kaeser helps to decorate the royal Christmas tree
As the lights were illuminated on this year’s Christmas tree at Windsor Castle, they sparkled in some very special baubles that were hand blown and adorned with various emblems, the stamps for which
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New tech hub opened in South Australia
South Australia has opened a new manufacturing technologies centre to help businesses grow by providing access to the state’s best researchers, financial institutions and global supply chains.
The $1.2
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Holden shuts engine plant at Port Melbourne
General Motors Holden has produced the last engine at its Port Melbourne plant, with 175 jobs finishing up ahead of the end of its Australian manufacturing operations in 2017.
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