NSW

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 →

Sydney has been ranked as the number one location in the Asia Pacific, and one of the world’s top ten, for “Local Connectedness,” in the largest-ever conducted global survey of startup ecosystem. The “Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2018,” produced in partnership between Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), features strategic startup investment and policy insights from … Continue reading Sydney ranked Asia Pacific #1 for startup connections →

The NSW government has announced that NSW businesses can now apply for NSW Government grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program. The program which is jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel was established to support innovation and strengthen ties between NSW and Israel.  Minister for Trade & Industry, Niall Blair opened … Continue reading NSW-Israel R&D Tech Innovation Program grants for NSW businesses →

A research project led by the Vinyl Council of Australia has identified new recycling applications in a bid to use the 1.2 million sqm of PVC advertising banners sent to Australian landfill sites each year. The two-year REMAKE Project explored the challenges of previously difficult-to-recycle vinyl coated polyester woven fabrics to find new uses for … Continue reading REMAKE Project drives Australian recycling options for waste vinyl →

The quality of cancer treatment could improve worldwide thanks to technology developed by a Sydney startup company, Opus Medical, with support from the NSW Government-backed Jobs for NSW. Opus Medical has developed its “Breathe Well” technology, which coaches cancer patients to self-regulate their breathing to assist in the accurate targeting of tumours and sparing of … Continue reading Opus Medical’s Breathe Well tech to help cancer patients →

This week, NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro released the results of a new national survey of small business views on cyber security. The survey of more than 1,000 small businesses shows that firms rate cybercrime as their third biggest business risk, behind overheads and chasing payments. Barilaro said businesses rated … Continue reading Cybercrime a key concern for small businesses →

Last week, Minister for Trade and Industry, Niall Blair visited a new $100 million complementary medicine manufacturing facility, which will support up to 420 jobs in Western Sydney. Vitex Pharmaceuticals, has invested in the new state-of-the-art 26,000 sqm production base at Eastern Creek. “This $100 million investment is a massive vote of confidence in the … Continue reading $100m med manufacturing facility to support hundreds of jobs in Western Sydney →

PUF Ventures plans to construct a one million sqf greenhouse operation, with large scale manufacturing, processing and office facilities for the cultivation, production and manufacture of medical cannabis and associated products in Australia. The construction of the facility will be completed in stages at an estimated total cost of C$50 million (A$51 million). The first … Continue reading PUF Ventures to build largest medical cannabis facility in Australia →

According to a press statement by the NSW Ministry of Industry, more than 170 jobs will be created over the next five years after the NSW Government secured a multi-million dollar global cyber security research and development facility in North Sydney. Minister for Innovation Matt Kean said the NSW Government-backed Jobs for NSW has invested … Continue reading Sydney secures global cyber security facility →

Last week, Toyota Australia reported that its last Toyota Aurion has rolled off the line at Toyota Australia’s Altona manufacturing base after 11 successful years, racking up over 110,000 sales domestically, as well as 70,000 that were built for the export market. It was Toyota’s answer to the big-Aussie V6 family sedan that broke cover … Continue reading Last Toyota Aurion rolls off the line →

Sydney will be home to a world leading startup and innovation hub, creating up to 6,500 new jobs, thanks to a $35 million investment from the NSW Government. A media release from the NSW Industry mentioned that the Sydney Startup Hub will be the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and will allow … Continue reading Sydney to “cement” its place as a global startup leader →

Nowchem has opened its $450,000 redeveloped pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at the Flinders Industrial Estate in Shoalhaven. The redevelopment has created eight new ongoing jobs at the facility. According to Nowchem managing director John Lamont, the expansion will enable his company to increase its capacity by 40 per cent. New positions in the company will include … Continue reading NSW pharmaceutical manufacturer creates eight new jobs →

Photon Energy has revealed its plans for a 316W solar plant in Gunning, which would be the biggest solar power plant in NSW. The project is intended to help Australia meet its Renewable Energy Target and assist in the transition from coal to renewable energy. It will involve the construction of hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading Proposal for $380m solar farm in southern NSW →

The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Sinodinos, minister for industry said the Government had identified the value of cyber security and was building a local industry and R&D expertise in the sector. “Cyber security is a great example of where Australia can build on the strengths we have with some of the best people … Continue reading Strengthening Australia’s cybersecurity →

Parliamentary Secretary for the South Coast Gareth Ward has announced that Nowra company Global Defence Solutions has been recognised with a national award for manufacturing mobile kitchens for the Australian Defence Force. Ward said that Global Defence Solutions (GDS) took out an award for projects worth under $50 million at The Defence + Industry Conference … Continue reading Nowra company recognised for RAAF manufacturing →

The 2017 NSW Budget has been revealed, including $72.7 billion for infrastructure and $96 million to support local businesses. Here is a breakdown: Infrastructure $7.2 billion in Government investment for the third stage of WestConnex, including the M4-M5 link $4.9 billion across four years for Sydney Metro City and South West $3.5 billion across four years … Continue reading NSW Budget: $73b for infrastructure and $96m for local businesses →

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific $460,000, after a misplaced pipe and a valve failure resulted in toxic wastewater flowing onto a neighbouring farm, waterlogging a paddock and killing livestock. Dyno Nobel produces nitrate products used in explosives. In January and February 2015, work on Dyno’s on-site wastewater collection … Continue reading Explosives manufacturer fined $460,000 for livestock death →

The Hunter region, particularly Newcastle, is seeing improved manufacturing employment and investment figures, according to the latest State of the Regions report.  In the coastal half of the Hunter, 23,295 people were found to be employed in manufacturing in 2017, compared with 21,499 in 2012 and 17,832 in 2002. According to the report’s co-author Dr … Continue reading Hunter manufacturing returning to pre-mining boom state →