In good news for Australia’s rail manufacturing industry, the NSW Government will spend billions of dollars to replace the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains, with a 50 per cent of domestic manufacturing target.
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Post-budget outlook from RSM Australia
Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Devika Shivadekar, economist from RSM Australia, who provided her insights into Australia’s current economic outlook and the current implications of the recent 2024/25 federal budget announcement.
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ARB expansion delivering more local manufacturing jobs
New Maker Project STEM grants
Minister for industry and science Ed Husic has launched round 3 of the Maker Projects Community STEM Engagement programs, which provides total funding of $1 million per year over two years.
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New funding toward cutting-edge sovereign defence capabilities
The Federal Government has announced a $4 million ‘pitch day’ to fast-track the development and deployment of innovative defence technologies that contribute to a future made in Australia.
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Rio Tinto to build two new NT solar farms
Two new solar farms will be built on Gumatj and Rirratjingu country on the Gove Peninsula, NT, as Rio Tinto works to secure a more sustainable power supply for the region beyond mining.
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New locally manufactured concussion diagnosis device heads to the U.S
Australian MedTech manufacturer Headsafe has commercialised a portable brain injury assessment device to provide faster diagnosis of potential concussions called Nurochek.
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Australian factory workers must prepare for industry 4.0, says new article
Future high-tech factory workers will rely on training and support from Industry 4.0 technology to manage workflow and remote troubleshooting, Flinders University experts say.
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Greater South East Melbourne the key to Future Made in Australia, says minister
At the launch of the GSEM Jobs and Skills Roadmap, federal skills minister Brendan O’Connor has declared that the Greater Southeast Melbourne region is the key to “A Future Made in Australia.”
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Governments must drive SME business costs down through Future Made Act
SEMMA is concerned that the recent announcement by the Federal Government’s new “Future Made in Australia Act” will effect SMEs in the manufacturing sector as it believes the Act may not address the industry’s critical needs and concerns.
A Word From Honi Walker, CEO SEMMA
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Albanese’s plan to transform the Australian economy
In a recent speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a strategy to elevate domestic manufacturing and accelerate Australia’s economic advancement, offering federal assistance to pivotal industries. Phillip Hazell reports.
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Motion and Gates turning waste into wins at recycling factory
Background: A leading Australian recycling company found itself grappling with persistent downtime and reliability issues plaguing one of the factory’s pressure screens. With customers
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Industry insights
A hand with safety – Across industries, workers’ safety continues to be a trending topic.
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Newcastle tech manufacturer receives NSW Government grant
National Manufacturing Summit to spotlight renewable energy
Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution.
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Victorian innovators celebrated at awards ceremony
Customer choice: Decoding the Motion range
With the sheer volume of products Motion offers – we’re talking hundreds of thousands of SKUs across a wide range of industries – it would be easy for customers to be overwhelmed by choice.
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Igus launches new compact, low-cost energy chain
By downsizing, the draw e-chain saves 30 per cent of costs in applications with a low degree of movement.
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New sustainment contract for Navy’s Air Warfare Destroyers
Sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of Air Warfare Destroyers (DDGs) will today shift to an integrated model as BAE Systems Australia commences its role as the first Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) for the Commonwealth Government.
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New cyber security investment for Queensland small businesses
The State Government will invest $15 million towards providing a free cyber security solution for small and medium businesses.
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