New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released this week shows Western Australia is leading the nation in the recovery of jobs since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the ABS payroll data, which provides an indicator of employment during the COVID-19 period, 62 per cent of the jobs displaced in Western Australia by late … Continue reading WA leads nation in the recovery of jobs during COVID-19 →

South Australians will play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh, after a new deal was signed with Boeing Defence Australia which is creating 40 new jobs. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said Boeing’s six-year contract would deliver support services to deliver … Continue reading RAAF contract with Boeing Defence Australia to create 40 new jobs →

A Victorian manufacturer has risen to the challenge of making personal protective equipment (PPE), which until now was only available from overseas. Micro Plastics in Dandenong South recognised the need for a locally produced reusable face mask in response to the COVID-19 crisis. After undertaking extensive R&D, retooling and experiencing a materials shortage earlier this … Continue reading Victorian manufacturer first in Australia to produce reusable face masks →

Myriota, the leader in low-cost and long battery life satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a new partnership with Future Fleet International, an Australian telematics provider that delivers advanced fleet management solutions. Future Fleet will develop a new vehicle and asset tracking technology – the NX-01 intelligent tracking solution – underpinned … Continue reading Future Fleet partnership to create IoT-connected device for asset tracking →

The new quantum engineering major by the varsity will train the next generation of engineers to help build a $4 billion Australian quantum industry. UNSW Sydney has introduced the world’s first undergraduate degree in quantum engineering, in response to a growing need for a workforce that can help Australia share in a multi-billion dollar industry. … Continue reading UNSW to offer world first bachelor’s degree in quantum engineering →

Victorian-based company Doftek has developed a world-first Active Wheel Alignment System (AWAS) for passenger vehicles. This system allows the vehicle’s wheel alignment settings, such as camber (longitudinal angle), caster (longitudinal tilt) and toe (latitudinal angle), to be adjusted on-the-fly to maximise handling performance, improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and minimise tyre wear. The system is the brainchild … Continue reading Doftek Australia develops next-gen vehicle dynamic system →

A report detailing the WA government’s commitment to preparing the workforce for the digital world and futures for displaced workers is available to the public. These came about from the recommendations from the Review of Skills, Training and Workforce Development – many of which are already in place. The 41 observations and recommendations focus on … Continue reading WA gov’s focus to get workforce upgraded and skilled →

The federal and NT governments are working together to expand the Top End’s space sector, with a new agreement to maximise the NT’s natural advantages to create jobs and grow the economy. Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Northern Territory Government … Continue reading New MoU with NT and space agency to drive job creation and economic growth →

Amaero International Limited has announced that their facility in El Segundo, California, has been awarded AS9100 Aerospace Certification (“Certification”), as the company continues to pursue high value contracts in the Aerospace industry. Overseen by the International Aerospace Quality Group, AS9100 Certification is a widely adopted and standardised international quality management system for the Aviation, Space and … Continue reading Amaero gets AS9100 certification →

The WA state government has unveiled a $10 million package to boost Western Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19 and increase the supply of locally made PPE. Premier Mark McGowan released three new rounds from the Local Capability Fund to help COVID-affected businesses and improve the WA business community’s capacity and competitiveness to manufacture PPE. “Creating … Continue reading $10 million to support manufacture of WA-made PPE →

Australia’s defence industry continues to fly high, with a key milestone reached in the maintenance of the Royal Australian Air Force’s new F-35 fighter jets. The first Australian F‑35A engine fan module has undergone routine maintenance at local Queensland business TAE Aerospace, based at Bundamba in Ipswich. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said it … Continue reading Australia leading the way in Asia Pacific F-35 maintenance →

A new study that will explore how to best integrate renewable energy technology to help strengthen unstable parts of Australia’s energy grid is being backed by the federal government through a grant of $495,680 that will be provided to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to the Monash University’s Grid Innovation Hub. Large renewable resources, … Continue reading Researchers focus on improving renewable connections to the grid →

The Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct will create up to 6000 new jobs, target 30-day planning approvals and could be Australia’s first hydrogen powered precinct, as outlined in draft plans released earlier this week. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, was at ProWay Livestock Equipment in Wagga Wagga and said the draft master … Continue reading 6000 new jobs for Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct →

The federal government has commenced the first stage of Tranche 1 of the Lethality System project which will create 23 new jobs while providing an enhanced capability and optimised weapon systems to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This first stage contract, valued at more than $7 million, will see Brisbane-based company NIOA approach the market, … Continue reading NIOA lands $7m contract with Defence →

A research team lead by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has received $4.9 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for a new training centre for collaborative robots in manufacturing. The joint project between QUT, The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Swinburne University of Technology, and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub), … Continue reading Funding announced for new ARC Training Centre at QUT for collaborative robots →

Australia’s Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), the University of South Australia (UniSA) and BAE Australia’s shipbuilding business, ASC Shipbuilding, are joining forces to fund data visualisation research that will prepare Australian industry for a future driven by digital innovation. The partnership will see more than $4 million invested in research to develop world-leading manufacturing … Continue reading Local partnership to deliver leading digital tech to shipbuilding →

The federal government is investing $18.8 million to supercharge the discovery of better treatments for cancer, epilepsy, stroke, paralysis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, brain injuries, back pain and chronic middle ear disease. Under round three of the government’s $45 million BioMedTech Horizons (BMTH) program, 21  projects will receive funding to help unlock some of the existing … Continue reading $18.8 million to boost digital health tech →

Over a million secure jobs would be created or supported under a “comprehensive and bold” economic reconstruction plan to help steer Australia through and recover from the COVID-19 crisis, according to an ACTU press statement. The ACTU is calling for a government led National Economic Reconstruction plan and offers up five concrete ideas that are … Continue reading ACTU calls for government-led National Economic Reconstruction plan for job creation →

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have secured more than $4.9 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for development of the ARC Training Centre for The Global Hydrogen Economy. The UNSW project, which was awarded funding over five years, will engage Australia’s best researchers to develop hydrogen technologies and innovations to aid the world’s transition to … Continue reading UNSW receives $4.9m funding for new ARC Training Centre for hydrogen tech →