The Queensland government has extended its Gateway to Industry Schools program to encompass five new areas, including information and communication technology.
The program already includes aerospace, manufacturing
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Qld gov opens-up Surat Basin gas for manufacturers
The Queensland government has opened-up a stretch of the Surat Basin gasfields, with all gas produced to be supplied to manufacturers.
State energy minister Anthony Lynham announced on Thursday that tenders
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Qld manufacturing showcase promotes Industry 4.0
Over 100 of Queensland’s manufacturers attended an industry showcase event at Parliament House last night, as the state government promoted its plans to bring the region into the fourth industrial revolution.
Exhibitors
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Former QUT vice-chancellor appointed chair of Jobs Queensland
Former vice-chancellor of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), emeritus professor Peter Coaldrake, has been appointed as chair of Jobs Queensland, the state’s workforce and skills advisory board.
Premier
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South Qld defence industry advisory board meets
The South Queensland Defence Advisory Board met for the first time in Brisbane this week to develop strategies to accelerate local defence industry growth.
The board meeting, hosted at Volvo Group’s
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New round of QLD government small business grants
The Queensland Government has opened the third round of its popular Small Business Digital Grants, providing up to $10,000 in matched funding to operators keen to embrace new technology.
Small Business
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Last Toyota Aurion rolls off the line
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,
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Action plan to ramp up productivity and competition for QLD manufacturing
Last month, the Queensland Productivity Commission released its draft report, targeting costs, productivity and government programs – essentially putting forward a plan of action to make the state’s
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130 jobs created for Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade
Works officially kicked off today on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Hann Highway) upgrades between Mount Garnet and Hughenden, with the project set to deliver a more reliable freight and
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Helicopter industry to be promoted at Rotortech 2018 in Qld
Australia’s premier helicopter event, Rotortech 2018 will be all set to lift off at the Sunshine Coast in Brisbane according to a new release by Defence Industries Queensland.
The release mentioned
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Boeing opens R&D facility at University of Queensland
Late last month, Boeing Research and Technology Australia (BR&T–Australia) announced that it has moved its Brisbane-based team into a new centre within The University of Queensland’s (UQ) St Lucia
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Corrosion is eating away at Australian industry
According to research by Curtin University, corrosion may be costing the Australian economy more than $30 billion each year.
Within industrial environments, exposure to things like water, acid or salt
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Queensland government gas pilot program shows the way
Surdex Steel forges ahead with new installations
Surdex Steel has installed the latest state-of-the-art Kinetic K5000 plasma processor with a broader range of options for profiling steel plate plus drilling heads for tapping and countersinking.
At the
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Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
Jungheinrich has launched an entry-level range of pallet trucks for low-duty applications.
This new range of electric pedestrian trucks is designed for retailers, print shops, workshops or garden centers,
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Collaboration set to boost Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector
MTPConnect and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in undertaking activities to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing
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Bustech hopes $2 million grant will see 100 employed making electric buses in SA
Burleigh, Gold Coast-based Bustech hopes that a new grant to develop electric buses will see 100 jobs created over the next 18 months in South Australia.
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Frosty Boy partners with Brisbane’s The Doughnut Bar
Highly acclaimed dessert and beverage base manufacturer, Frosty Boy Australia has joined with leading homemade baked goods crew, The Doughnut Bar to produce a soft serve solution to complement the company’s ‘Conuts’ range.
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Queensland aviation manufacturer shuts down, ending 20 jobs
Bundaberg-based aviation engine and part manufacturer CAMit has confirmed its closure.
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Meet an Endeavour Award winner – Norm Tucker, Heat Treatment Australia
Heat Treatment Australia applies its expertise to high-value parts for areas including aerospace and defence, making them stronger, lighter and more durable. Brent Balinski spoke to the company about its expansion, which will see it open its new Los Angeles site in October.
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