Australia

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Queensland-based rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies will begin manufacturing a new hybrid rocket with funding support from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMCG). Gilmour’s first composite tank will be a lighter propulsion vehicle built to increase rocket payload capacity and reduce the overall weight of the vehicle to 20kg. It will also deliver payloads up to … Continue reading Gilmour Space Technologies to build new Australian hybrid rocket →

Last week, it was announced that a five-year, $5 million initiative to develop and sustain Electronic Warfare (EW) related skills in the defence sector is being established at Flinders University, enhancing South Australia as a Centre of Expertise in EW. The partnership between Defence and Flinders University will result in the establishment of a chair … Continue reading $5m national Electronic Warfare centre →

A leading Brazilian leading renewable energy consultancy will establish its Australian/New Zealand HQ in Melbourne. Minister for Energy Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Steve Dimopoulos today said that the firm, Grupo Energia, will create up to 70 new local jobs as part of its investment in Victoria including … Continue reading Brazilian renewable energy company chooses Victoria →

From toilet paper, to hand sanitiser, to a locally developed lightweight x-ray machine, the increased production of some local manufacturers is being attributed to the coronavirus outbreak. Woolworths Group’s CEO, Brad Banducci, has addressed the unusual toilet paper frenzy, which is seeing the product disappear from local supermarket shelves. “We know it can be frustrating … Continue reading Coronavirus driving uptake of Australian manufactured products →

To decarbonise Australia’s energy and industrial sectors, Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel says the need for carbon capture and storage (CCS) alongside other renewables is critical, according to CO2CRC’s CEO, David Bryers at an address to the National Press Club last week. Bryers mentioned that by 2040 it is expected that there will be … Continue reading Australia’s chief scientist calls for a technology-driven transition to clean energy →

Last month, ECI Software Solutions, a cloud-based business management solutions specialist, announced that its JobBOSS ERP software is now available to manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand. The software is specifically catered to solve the unique challenges that small and mid-sized custom job shops face and will offer local manufacturers the flexibility and visibility needed … Continue reading ECI announces availability of JobBOSS ERP →

Australia and Japan will cooperate to deploy hydrogen power, after signing a joint statement in Melbourne on Friday. “Australia is building a hydrogen production base to foster domestic growth and meet future export demand in Japan and the region,” Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said. Australia and Japan have a history of … Continue reading Australia, Japan commit to hydrogen cooperation →

A new report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has identified industrial processes as one of five key national opportunities for an Australian hydrogen industry. The report laid out the research steps Australia needs to take to realise 7600 jobs and a $11 billion hydrogen industry by 2050. With 23 institutions exploring … Continue reading CSIRO report identifies challenges and opportunities in industrial hydrogen use →