Queensland

The Queensland Jobs and Regional Growth Fund has contributed funds towards a $20.8 million investment by Oreco Group, a horticultural and garden products manufacturer in growing its production facilities. Located in Childers, outside of Bundaberg, will allow a doubling of production, broaden the product lines, and increase logistics capabilities, creating 140 jobs in the process. … Continue reading Regional Growth Fund supports horticultural manufacturer →

The third round of Made in Queensland funding is now accepting applications. The $46 million fund has promoted advanced manufacturing in the state, particularly in regional Queensland where 40 per cent of projects are being delivered. “Since 2017 we have supported around 75 projects, which will create more than 930 new jobs over the next … Continue reading Funding open for Queensland manufacturers →

The Queensland government opened the Townsville Manufacturing Hub on Monday, September 9. The Hub aims to help boost manufacturing and productivity in the city and surrounding region and is located at the TAFE Queensland Bohle campus. Townsville manufacturing businesses contributed $840 million to Queensland’s economy in 2017-2018, according to Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure … Continue reading Townsville hub provides local connection to advanced manufacturing →

A new research post at the University of Queensland will focus on advancing the performance, economics, and uptake of electric vehicle technology. Dr Jake Whitehead will be the dedicated e-mobility researcher, and the position – the Tritium e-Mobility Visiting Fellow – is named after the electric vehicle fast charging company, headquartered in Queensland, which first … Continue reading UQ to be centre for electric vehicle technology →

A joint project between industry, government, universities, and CSIRO has led to the creation of a new digital ear tag for cattle. Participants involved in the project include the Queensland state government, James Cook University, CSIRO and agricultural technology company Ceres Tag. The tag, supported by $1.5 million funding from the Advance Queensland Innovation Partnerships … Continue reading Low energy electronics produces solution for cattle tag →

Hydrogen’s potential to compliment traditional energy sources is getting greener, with gas company BOC to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy at its Bulwer Island gas facility in Brisbane. Using existing industrial gas equipment and infrastructure, the project will utilise a 220kW electrolyser and a 100kW solar array to manufacture 2400 kg of renewable hydrogen … Continue reading Queensland invests in green hydrogen for vehicles and industrial supply →

Queensland’s preparedness for autonomous vehicles was trialled this week as the Renault ZOE2 travelled through Shailer Park, a suburb south of Brisbane. Over six kilometres, the automated vehicle travelled on public roads, around roundabouts, and through cross streets. The trial not only demonstrated the capabilities of the Renault vehicle but also the state’s readiness for … Continue reading Queensland prepares for autonomous vehicle arrival →

On August 6, the federal government released a major announcement on gas pricing. The body of changes hopes to bring down gas prices for domestic and industrial consumers. Industry and manufacturers will play an important role in the plan. In a statement to Manufacturers’ Monthly, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, said that, … Continue reading Government announces reforms to gas pricing →

The Queensland government will fund the construction of a new training centre for  heavy vehicles and hybrid autonomous technologies. The Automotive Centre of Excellence will be built with $2 million in funding. Construction will begin in November on the facility in Acacia Ridge, south of Brisbane. At the announcement, Minister for Training and Skills Development, … Continue reading Training centre for hybrid and heavy vehicles to open in Queensland →

Two Queensland engineers were awarded the state’s top engineering honour last Friday night. Marking 100 years of Engineers Australia, the two engineers who won their awards have a broad background of experience and are active in their profession. Jothi Ramanujam took out the award for 2019 Professional Engineer of the Year – Queensland. Ramanujam is … Continue reading Engineers Australia names Queensland’s top engineers →

Science projects in all sectors have been given a hand by the Queensland government. The state government is giving out $148,000 in funding for schools, community organisations, and projects, in the current series of Engaging Science Grants. With the goal of growing the engagement in science among young people and the community, the grants hope … Continue reading Queensland funding for community science projects →

The Queensland government will fund and create the first robotics manufacturing hub in Australia. With funding of $7.71 million spread over the next four years, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub will be built with support from the Queensland University of Technology and architectural design company Urban Art Projects (UAP). According to Minister for … Continue reading Queensland commits to robotics manufacturing hub →

The Queensland government has appointed Julia Herries as the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner – Hong Kong. Herries will be the conduit for Queensland businesses seeking to trade with Hong Kong and garner investment from the city-state. Herries will work to strengthen Queensland’s exports of manufactured goods and products to Hong Kong, the total value … Continue reading A new representative for Queensland manufacturers in Hong Kong →

Worldwide automation leaders, SMC Corporation will use FoodTech 2019 to solidify its promise of cost-effective customer centric solutions to the market. The brand prides itself on taking customers from cost savings to energy savings and recently coined the phrase, “As easy as SMC”. For the first time, the SMC Energy Saving Roadmap will be on … Continue reading SMC Takes Visitors from Energy Saving to Cost Saving at FoodTech 2019 →

A $90 million investment to overhaul Kogan Creek Power Station will create 400 jobs over the course of two and a half months. Located near Chinchilla in Queensland, the coal-fired power station is owned by CS Energy and has a capacity of 750 MW. Jobs created include positions for electricians, boiler makers, riggers, fitters, welders, … Continue reading Power station renovation drives regional jobs →

Bio-pharma company THC Global Group is licenced to produce medical cannabis from its Southport Manufacturing Facility. According to THC Global, initial annual production could exceed 12,000kg of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) isolates, created under Good Manufacturing Practices  (GMP) compliant methods. “We expect to be supplying Australian patients with Australian produced medicinal cannabis by early 2020, … Continue reading Largest bio-pharma extraction facility receives licence →

The Queensland state government has accepted or accepted in principle all 15 recommendations of the State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural Industry Development Committee’s report into job creation opportunities in the space industry. Today, the space industry provides 2000 full-time positions and $760 million to Queensland’s economy. The report recommends that the Queensland government find … Continue reading Queensland accepts recommendations for space industry jobs →

Manufacturing businesses in Queensland are utilising the state government’s Back to Work program to grow their workforces, according to a press statement from the Queensland state government. On Tuesday, June 18, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Member for Mackay Julieanna Gilbert, went to Mackay where they met employees from Kynaston Engineering. Based in the industrial suburb … Continue reading Back to Work program sees success in Mackay →

The Charleville’s Industrial Precinct has received $295 million in funding from the Queensland State Government as part of the Building our Regions (BoR) program, paving the way for local jobs in Queensland. The $1 million-plus funding package features $800,000 from BoR and $209,693 from Queensland’s Murweh Shire Council. As part of the BoR program, the … Continue reading Charleville Industrial Precinct secures $295 million boost →

Dr Anthony Lynham, mines minister, announced on 3 June Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) and Armour Energy successful bid for 18 square kilometres of land 22 kilometres, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. The joint venture aims to seek out gas, for Australian manufacturers, in Queensland’s Chinchilla. Under the permit’s conditions, gas can only be sold to Australian manufacturing … Continue reading Queensland gas fuels manufacturing jobs →