Australian renewable energy start-up RayGen Resources will receive $3 million for a feasibility to test to build a world-first solar power plant near Mildura in north-western Victoria. The 4 MW / 50 MWh “solar hydro” plant is expected to offer energy storage at a lower cost compared to recent battery projects to supply “critically needed” … Continue reading $3 million for world-first solar hydro power plant →

More than 170 Australian small businesses across the country have been featured in the latest Australian Military Sales Catalogue released today by the Department of Defence. The document, Australian Defence Sales Catalogue, features information about support services available to the defence industry sector to increase opportunities for exports. Defence industry minister the Hon Melissa Price … Continue reading 170 small businesses promoted in military catalogue →

The federal government has announced $15 billion in lending for small businesses as part of its $100 billion “bridge” to support the Australian economy through the spread of coronavirus. The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) will be provided with the investment, which will be facilitated through authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADI) lenders over a 12-month … Continue reading $15bn lending for SMEs announced →

A new industry training hub launched in Burnie in north-west Tasmania will help senior high school students build skills and choose jobs to meet regional demand. The Burnie hub is the first of ten facilities on trial in regional Australia to tackle youth unemployment as part of the federal government’s $50.6 million initiative to train … Continue reading New industry training hub kicks off in Burnie →

A new collaborative project to transform the design and manufacturing of buildings in Australia has secured $28 million from the Australian Government Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Building 4.0 CRC, a research initiative focused on technology-enabled digital solutions, aims to use new products and processes to create buildings that are more sustainable, have less project delays, … Continue reading $28 million grant to transform building design and production in Australia →

As Australia’s largest B2B publisher we have been looking at how we can best support our many industries through the changing COVID-19 situation. We are committed to keeping our industries connected and supporting our clients and readers through this challenging time. We recognise that meeting in person will be limited in the months ahead. Major … Continue reading A message from the CEO to our partners →

Reed Exhibitions has announced it will postpone this year’s Advanced Manufacturing Expo in Sydney following the Australian Government’s policy to avoid large public gatherings due to the coronavirus. The event, which was planned to be held from May 13-15, will be held at a later date in the second half of 2020. In a statement … Continue reading Advanced Manufacturing Expo postponed →

Australian resources and energy exports are expected to reach $299 billion in the next five years, a report released by the Office of the Chief Economist has revealed. The latest Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ), published by the Office within the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, reported the outlook for resources and energy … Continue reading Australian resources exports to reach $299bn in five years →

The Federal Government is working with local industry to increase the domestic production of medical protective equipment, like surgical face masks, sanitiser, goggles and gowns amid the coronavirus outbreak. Med-Con, a manufacturer near Shepparton in regional Victoria, has already begun increasing production of surgical face masks, with support from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Industry, … Continue reading Domestic medical manufacturing to boost during COVID-19 →

The Victorian state government’s decision to restore onshore conventional gas exploration and development in Victoria starting July 1 next year will help strengthen Australia’s manufacturing capability. Chemistry Australia has announced their support for a science-based and transparent regulatory framework that will underpin gas production in the state. Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said the move … Continue reading Victorian gas decision to boost manufacturing capability →

The Queensland government has announced that it will create a $500 million loan scheme to support businesses affected by coronavirus across the state. The concessional facility, which will also extend the coronavirus payroll tax deferral, comprises of loans of up to $250,000. The scheme will remain interest free for the first 12 months to help … Continue reading $500m government loan for Qld businesses affected by coronavirus →

South Australia has recorded its strongest growth in apprenticeships and traineeships during the September quarter of 2019. Statistics released by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) showed a 20.6 per cent increase in overall paid commencements compared to the same period last year. Innovation and skills minister David Pisoni said SA was … Continue reading SA shows strong growth in apprentices and trainees →

Retail sales are expected to boost for machine and equipment manufacturers under the federal government’s $1.3 billion stimulus package, Ai Group CEO Innes Willox said. The extension of instant asset write-off provisions and temporary measures to accelerate depreciation deduction on new investments for SMEs are particularly welcome by the Ai Group. “Both these measures will … Continue reading Manufacturers to benefit from government stimulus packages →

Regional businesses in WA will have the opportunity to learn how to join the state’s industry supply chains at an industry workshop in Karratha on March 18. The inaugural event, run by the state government’s Department of Defence, will be held at the Commonwealth’s Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC). It is part of the … Continue reading Workshops announced for WA regional businesses to secure defence work →

A $1.3 billion support package from the Federal Government to keep 117,000 apprentices and trainees employed will become available for up to 70,000 small businesses. The investment, which comes under the Government’s Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program, is part of a broader $17.6 billion initiative to keep Australians employed in response to the coronavirus. Small businesses that … Continue reading $1.3bn support package for small businesses in response to coronavirus →

New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a review into TAFE and training for tradespeople to be led by David Gonski AC and Professor Peter Shergold AC. The review will consider a HECS-style program for TAFE students, greater industry involvement and aims to increase employment prospects for trades graduates. Issues that will be examined … Continue reading NSW government announces review into training for tradies →

New energy innovation projects that draw on resources from the oceans and outer space will receive $344,000 in funding from the Australian Government. Two industry collaborations, led through National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), will be supported by the grant. The first project, to be delivered by the newly formed Australia Remote Operations for Space and … Continue reading Federal funding announced for new NERA projects →

Australian supplier PMB Defence and Greek enterprise Systems Sunlight S.A have signed subcontracts to design the main storage batteries for the Attack class submarines. The batteries will power twelve regional submarines, which will be designed and built in Australia for the Australian Navy under the Federal Government’s $50 billion Attack class program. Defence minister Linda … Continue reading PMB signs deal to design batteries for defence submarines →

Australian biotech start-up George Medicines will receive $20 million to develop medicines for the prevention of heart attacks, strokes and other chronic illnesses as part of the Federal Government’s Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF). Treatments for a range of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, hypertension and diabetes will also be funded. Health minister Greg … Continue reading $40 million for research into chronic illness medication →

Metal additive manufacturer Amaero has launched its first 3D printing facility in Adelaide in partnership with the University of Adelaide. The facility, established by the university with funding from the South Australian government, contains three Renishaw AM 400 3D printing machines and ancillary equipment. Amaero recently joined the site as an industry partner. Amaero CEO … Continue reading Amaero launches 3D printing facility in Adelaide →