A fire at its facility might be expected to spell disaster for the future of a company – but not for Elexon Electronics. A mere six weeks after a fire destroyed its main factory it is back in business with new components rolling off the production line. Read More
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Paper and packaging company Opal has opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Wodonga, backing hundreds of jobs with support from the Victorian Government. Read More
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Businesses and workers are invited to help shape the future of the Local Jobs First policy by providing feedback to the Victorian Government to support Victorian businesses into a strong pipeline of work across the state. Read More
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The South Australian Government is partnering with the United States’ largest shipbuilder HII to accelerate the development of of the state’s defence industry workforce, skills, and supply chain.Read More
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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Policy Statement, saying it shows a strong commitment to city-shaping transport projects. Read More
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The Australian Research Council (ARC) Chief Executive Officer, Judi Zielke PSM, has announced more than $26 million of funding for 50 research projects to be undertaken as part of the ARC’s Linkage Projects scheme 2023 Round 1. Read More
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The Australia Made campaign is encouraging all Australians to strive to have as many Australian Made items under their Christmas tree this year. Read More
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Artificial intelligence and humans don’t have an ideal working relationship yet, but new funding will help researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast search for a solution.Read More
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Perth-based carbon geosequestration technology pioneer Sea-Quester Offshore has received an AUD$500,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to investigate emissions reduction options for Kwinana heavy industries. Read More
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The WA State Government has launched a new Defence Industry VET Steps to Uni resource to help Western Australians get the skills they need to build a career in WA’s defence industry. Read More
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The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) and its CEO Steve Knott AM welcomes the Federal Government’s bolstered commitment to developing the huge market potential of Australia’s critical minerals reserves. Read More
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Affordable, quieter, and pollution-free flights are a step closer to reality with the opening of Melbourne-based start-up Kite Magnetics’ Green Aviation Test Facility. Read More
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The NSW Government is continuing to take steps to boost local domestic manufacturing jobs with approval being granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney.Read More
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Every year, a staggering 500,000 tonnes of tyres in Australia reach the end of their road, and shockingly, only a mere 15 per cent of these materials are currently being repurposed in Australia.Read More
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Southern Launch has welcomed the signing of a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) between Australia and the US which will allow for the transfer of US space technology, including rockets and satellites, to be launched from, or returned to, Australia. Read More
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A Queensland company that supplies cooling technology for V8 Supercars, Formula 1 and NASCAR is expanding its operations and creating another 488 jobs with an investment from Queensland Treasury. Read More
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The Victorian Government is supporting more women to enter and succeed in male-dominated manufacturing and energy industries, driving progress towards gender equality in the workplace. Read More
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Melbourne’s locally made next generation trams are one step closer after a life-sized model of a G-class tram was unveiled for testing and evaluation for the first time ahead of production ramping up. Read More
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