More than 3,000 apprentices and trainees will be able to access free training thanks to the WA Government’s latest initiative to safeguard Western Australia’s future workforce. Training costs will be covered for apprentices and trainees who have had their contracts cancelled or suspended to continue their training ‘off the job’ for up to six months. … Continue reading WA gov scraps training fees to support displaced apprentices and trainees →

Magnis Energy Technologies Limited has provided an update on progress to the Imperium3 Townsville (“iM3TSV”) 18 GWh lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant, planned for Townsville, Queensland.  Townsville City Council (“Council”) has now formally adopted an amendment to its planning scheme (“Scheme”) to create a new, jobs-generating industrial precinct on the former Lansdown Station site at … Continue reading Townsville lithium-ion battery plant developed by iM3 →

The NSW Government has announced a new $3 billion acceleration fund to go towards job-creating projects, increasing the government’s infrastructure pipeline to a guaranteed $100 billion. The new $3 billion Infrastructure and Job Acceleration Fund will be used for smaller, shovel-ready projects touching every corner of the state, injecting up to an extra 20 thousand … Continue reading $3 billion boost creates $100 billion infrastructure and jobs pipeline in NSW →

Queensland is set to strengthen its position in the booming cyber security sector, with three new hubs across the state to make businesses more secure, as well as drive economic growth and create new jobs. Cyber Security Innovation Nodes will be established in Brisbane, Townsville and the Sunshine Coast in a partnership between the Federal … Continue reading AustCyber nodes strengthen QLD cyber economy →

Australia’s product safety laws are poor in comparison to some other developed nations around the world, and unfortunately this means that there are 6.6 million unsafe products currently under voluntary recall that have been allowed to remain in Australian homes according the ACCC. There are around 780 deaths and around 52,000 injuries annually in Australia … Continue reading Australian consumers need better product safety laws →

The Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF) has backed calls for fiscal stimulus for home building and renovations to aid Australia’s economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. The APMF said economic stimulus was needed to help construction workers and tradies who have lost their livelihood during the recent health crisis get back to work. Australia’s … Continue reading Australian paint manufacturers voice support for construction and renovation stimulus →

The Victorian Government is continuing to back research and development that harnesses our valuable resources to generate new industries and local jobs in a low emissions environment. Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes has announced further funding of $600,000 for Australian Carbon Innovation to continue its work in developing high-value, low emission products using the Latrobe … Continue reading Vic gov to back R&D for future low emission technologies →

Reed Exhibitions Australia has announced the postponement of the launch of the biennial Advanced Manufacturing Expo Sydney, which was due to run 18-20 November 2020. Instead, they will focus on working with the industry on the 2021 edition of National Manufacturing Week which will be held in Melbourne from 11-14 May 2021. In line with … Continue reading AMX 2020 to be postponed, onward to NMW 2021 in Melbourne →

Completing your End of Year process can be a difficult task, which is why we are offering a helping hand for all Pacsoft customers. On Tuesday 9 June, Lou Sassano’s webinar will guide you, step by step, through the process to make sure you tie up all loose ends, as well as offering practical advice … Continue reading Best practice tips when performing the EOY process in your Pacsoft software →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) recovered by 5.8 points to 41.6 in May, after experiencing the largest single-month drop in the index’s history in April (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a faster rate of contraction). The manufacturing industry remained in deep contraction … Continue reading Australian PMI: Manufacturing contraction eases in May →

The United States Naval Facilities Command Pacific has announced the US$10.07 million ($14.96 million) contract, which will see Australia’s Icon SI construct an earth-covered magazine facility at RAAF Base Tindal. The US construction contract is part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI). The project is part of a range of initiatives for Australia … Continue reading Australian company wins US contract in the Top End →

Australian Made is driving strong support for Australian manufacturers and growers, as they continue to lead the way in Australia’s recovery from COVID-19. ‘It’s never been more important to buy Australian than right now’ is the tag line of the new promotional initiative from the Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL), the organisation responsible for administering … Continue reading Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers →

Alstom and Bombardier have collaborated with the Victorian state government and unions to retain highly skilled manufacturing staff in Ballarat. The majority of Alstom’s permanent manufacturing staff/train builders will be redeployed to work on the VLocity train maintenance program at Bombardier’s Ballarat factory while work continues on the X’Trapolis 2.0 design. It is also understood … Continue reading Major manufacturers work with Vic gov and unions to keep jobs safe →

The South Australia government has enlisted five local companies to produce up to 7000 clear plastic face shields a day for healthcare workers against COVID-19. The suppliers are Fusetec 3D, Neds Head, Form Cut, Cheiron Healthcare (working with the Royal Society of the Blind), and Motherson Medical. SA Health executive director Andrea Andrews said production … Continue reading Local SA manufacturers produce face shields against COVID-19 →

A Queensland government grant has helped a North Rockhampton manufacturer continue business operations after COVID-19 interrupted its export trade. Dobinsons Spring and Suspension received a $581,062 Made in Queensland (MIQ) Round 2 grant in October last year to purchase and install a $1,265,500 cold coiling machine and stress relieving low temperature furnace. Visiting the facility, … Continue reading Queensland government grant to reboot Rockhampton manufacturer →

Ballarat manufacturer Gekko Systems is using its background in Victoria’s Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector making mining plant equipment to create a prototype for a ventilator for hospital use. The GeVentor prototypes will soon be heading to the Therapeutic Goods Administrator for assessment ahead of a potential rollout, supported by the Victorian state … Continue reading Ballarat manufacturer to make ventilator prototype →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Manufacturer of the Year →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Best Industrial IIoT Application →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Most Innovative Manufacturing Company Award →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Safety Solution of the Year →