Up to 250 workers will be made to take redundancies at Ford Australia in Victoria early next week, according to reports.
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ACCC investigates Boral’s union boycott allegations
The ACCC has begun investigating the CFMEU over what Boral claims is an illegal boycott on Melbourne building sites.
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Local manufacturers should win military vehicle contracts: minister
Local manufactures need to be involved in the Land 400 military vehicle project, according to Assistant Defence Minister Stuart Robert.
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Greening Australia and the Alcoa Foundation to plant one million trees
Greening Australia and Alcoa of Australia have launched the One Million Trees Project. It will involve the planting of more than one million trees.
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What sort of role might carbon fibre have in Australia’s industrial future?
A newly-opened, state-of-the-art research facility in Geelong and a new innovation hub are part of plans to boost the role Australia will play in the global market for carbon fibre products. Brent Balinski reports.
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Onshore gas drilling ban in Victoria a problem, says industry
The Victorian government’s decision to extend a moratorium on fracking for onshore wells has been criticised by some in industry.
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Keech aims to lead the world in steel
Bendigo casting and engineering company Keech has said that it has goals to continue its research in steel and to be one of the world’s leaders.
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Manufacturing doing well in suburban Melbourne, says local council
The manufacturing industry is doing well in Melbourne’s Brimbank and the job market is growing, according to Brimbank Council.
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Inside 3D Printing Australian debut to tackle The Next Frontier
The program for the Melbourne installment of the Inside 3D Printing expo series has been announced.
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Geelong is Strong event held
The Australian Manufacturing and Farming Program held an expo at Royal Geelong Showground yesterday.
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Manufacturing job losses hurting Victoria: Commsec
Rising unemployment is damaging Victoria’s outlook as other economic indicators are looking good, a report has found.
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Ballarat manufacturing receives government assistance
The Victorian Government has granted the Ballarat manufacturers $42,000 in funding to help improve their competitiveness.
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Not just a foundry: Keech plans to lead Australia in additive manufacturing
Keech's efforts to become a "one-stop" engineering and manufacturing provider to its region and beyond continue, with further investments in additive manufacturing machinery planned in the next few months.
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New manufacturing jobs to come from Ford funding
Melbourne’s MNIIF, an assistance package funded by government and Ford will help create 14 new manufacturing jobs in Victoria.
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Boeing to cut 300 staff at Port Melbourne
Boeing has announced it will shed up to 300 jobs at its Port Melbourne site.
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$1 m grant could help Caravan company hire ex-auto workers
New Age Caravans has been successful in its bid for a grant under the Melbourne North Innovation and Investment Fund.
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Wodonga automation company expands, will add 20 new jobs
Wodonga company Electrical Design & Construction has earned a $150,000 grant and several new contracts, prompting an expansion.
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Ballarat cluster group aids adaptation
The City of Ballarat and Australian Industry Group’s Ballarat Industry Innovation Program has so far attracted 15 companies.
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QLD manufacturing jobs up, overall decline unimportant: economist
A study by a Melbourne University labour economist has found that Queensland’s share of manufacturing jobs has grown.
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Victorian Manufacturing Minister makes “embarrassing” mistake
The office of Victorian Manufacturing Minister David Hodgett has accidently released a draft press release that included a query from the Minister.
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