NSW

A hub for the economic growth and innovation of the cyber security sector has opened in NSW. The NSW Cyber Security Node is one of five nodes that have been created in partnership with AustCyber. With manufacturers increasingly exposed to cyber threats due to the uptake of digital production solutions and industrial internet of things … Continue reading Cyber security node launched in NSW with federal partnership →

The Green Globe Awards from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage are open for nominations for the twentieth year and manufacturers are encouraged to apply. With awards in twelve categories, the awards highlight how sustainability is a key concern for the entire community. Manufacturers are invited to nominate for categories including Business Leadership, Innovation … Continue reading Manufacturers able to nominate for Green Globe Awards →

From 2019 until 2021, the PACIFIC International Maritime Expo will be held in Sydney. The expo is one of the largest defence and maritime industry events in the world, and the NSW government will assist local manufacturers to connect with international markets at the event, according to Minister for Trade and Industry John Barilaro. “NSW … Continue reading NSW government looking to support naval manufacturers at Maritime Expo →

Realistic energy management solutions can help save money. COMPANIES in Australia have experienced price spikes in energy costs in the past decade that seem to just keep rising. So giving them the opportunity to manage these increases is a vital step the Federal government and state governments are taking through grants and programs. But experts … Continue reading Manageable electricity bills →

The NSW government released its 2019-20 Budget this week, committing to skills development, while also highlighting a gas shortage that could affect businesses in the state. The release of the budget, in June, emphasises the government’s goal of creating 250,000 more jobs to strengthen the state’s economy. The budget continues to cut payroll tax allowing … Continue reading NSW budget commits support for thousands more skilled workers →

Schneider Electric has announced the successful completion of the digital transformation to its flagship, Pacific Smart Distribution Centre (DC) in Ingleburn, New South Wales. The Smart DC comprises of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure technology, driving end-to-end efficiency for the industrial environment, and housing an industry leading Control Tower. Schneider’s Smart DC is one of the largest … Continue reading Schneider Electric launches distribution centre →

Ascham has become one of the first New South Wales schools to sign onto a Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with business energy retailer Flow Power. Under Flow Power’s PPA, Ascham School aims to be powered by more than 90 per cent renewable energy. The NSW school will be powered by a combination of … Continue reading NSW school pioneers with corporate PPA →

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia (SEDA) has opened a new facility in Botany, NSW, which is to house testing and maintenance equipment that will support the Australian Defence Force. The new facility features a clean room, a laser room, climate testing systems, as well as avionics, inertial navigation and optronic test benches capable of supporting … Continue reading Safran Electronics & Defense opens new testing facility in Sydney →

A new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows a 16 per cent rise in apprentices and trainees in NSW this year against a national increase of 2.8 per cent. The NCVER report on government-funded students and courses showed there are 74,300 apprentices and trainees doing off-the-job training in NSW, which … Continue reading Growth in apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW →

The NSW government has officially launched the Defence Innovation Network (DIN), an initiative to foster greater collaboration between the state’s defence industry and its universities. The DIN brings the together the defence industry and seven leading NSW universities, including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong, University of Newcastle and University of Technology … Continue reading NSW Defence Innovation Network launched →

A new partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s (AMSI) APR.Intern program will see NSW’s Defence Innovation Network invest $230,000 to place 30 specialist PhDs in defence over three years.   Co-funded under APR.Intern’s National Research Internship Program (NRIP), the internships will match PhDs to NSW defence companies to develop skills and deliver innovative technology.  … Continue reading PhD projects to support NSW defence innovation →

The NSW government has developed a first-of-its-kind report to measure the state’s innovation and productivity performance and compare NSW to other states and similar international economies. The new NSW Innovation and Productivity Scorecard showed the State was a leader on economic growth in 2015-16, ranking second out of 10 locations on GDP growth, beating Victoria … Continue reading New scorecard measures NSW performance →

The inaugural Defence NSW Network of Networks Forum was held in Sydney yesterday, bringing together local, state and national networks operating in NSW seeking  collaboration opportunities. The NSW Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair officially welcomed the guests , noting that the event is as an important step in furthering the NSW government’s efforts to enhance industry collaboration. “The … Continue reading NSW defence strengthens industry collaborations →

Seven NSW startups will learn from global innovation experts in Tel Aviv, as part of a joint program hosted in one of the world’s most advanced innovation hubs. Federal Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo, and NSW Minister for Innovation Matt Kean on Friday announced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning startups that will attend … Continue reading NSW startups take their products global →

An energy report outlining the market and the potential for opportunities in utility-scale battery storage in NSW was released at an industry event in Sydney at the end of last week. Entitled “Opportunities for Utility Scale Battery Storage in NSW”, the report was produced by the Australian Energy Storage Alliance (AESA) in partnership with AECOM and supported by … Continue reading Opportunities for NSW utility-scale battery storage →

The NSW Government has signed up to a new National Partnership Agreement for the Skilling Australians Fund (NPA SAF), allowing the state Government to access up to $500 million funding from the Federal Government over five years to support training opportunities for apprentices and trainees in NSW. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills, John Barilaro, said the $500 … Continue reading NSW to skill the future workforce with $500m Commonwealth funding →

The NSW Government has appointed world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. Professor Durrant-Whyte, currently Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK Ministry of Defence, would start in the role on September 3, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the state minister for trade and industry Niall Blair said in a statement. … Continue reading Robotics expert named NSW Chief Scientist →

The NSW government is offering ten NSW financial technology (fintech) startups the chance to go on an intensive one week business development program in India from 24–29 June 2018. NSW Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair said the program was the first to be supported by a two-year $1.58 million partnership set up between … Continue reading NSW supports fintech startups with exchange opportunity →

The NSW government is backing the state’s emerging regulatory technology (RegTech) industry, which addresses regulatory challenges in the financial services sector through innovative technology. NSW minister for trade and industry, Niall Blair yesterday announced the NSW government was supporting the RegTech Association with $30,000 in sponsorship to run its program of education and industry forums, with the Association planning its first … Continue reading NSW government supports the RegTech industry →

A NSW company that designed the cockpit of Titanic director James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenger has been selected among eight firms being showcased on the NSW Government stand at CeBIT Australia 2018. Department of Industry deputy secretary of skills and economic development, Zoe de Saram, said the government’s partnership with the Asia Pacific’s biggest business technology … Continue reading NSW companies announced for CeBIT Australia →