Queensland launches Ignite Ideas Fund for small to medium businesses
The government of Queensland is inviting startup entrepreneurs to apply for the Ignite Ideas Fund program. The initiative seeks to support Queensland-based small to...
WA green-lights more than 5% increase on minimum wage
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has passed an increment to the state’s minimum wage, elevating it by $40.90 a week.
From July 1, WA’s...
Victorian universities to receive $100 million backing to push projects execution
The Victorian government is partnering with universities in the state through a landmark initiative aimed at pushing lab ideas towards execution. Breakthrough Victoria -...
Ground-breaking research cracks code on engineering’s biggest problem
Media Release by Engineers Australia
With Australia in the grip of its worst-ever engineering skills shortage, first-of-its-kind research by Engineers Australia reveals the reasons women...
Amaero’s new powder plant to be fully operational by year’s end
Amaero has announced that the build of its powder plant is nearing completion at its engineering partner’s facility.
The plant, which is scheduled to complete...
Two workforce grant programs in Queensland receive $50 million government aid
The Queensland government has allocated $50 million to support two major grant programs aimed at building the skills and capability of Queensland manufacturers. Glenn...
Steel manufacturer BlueScope taps BIG architecture group to utilize land surplus
Australian steelmaker BlueScope has ventured into a partnership with Bjarke Ingels Group, a global coalition of architects, designers, urbanists, and landscape professionals, to create...
SA’s needle-free Covid vaccine ready for human trials
Human trials will commence this week on a novel Covid-19 vaccine designed by University of Adelaide researchers and manufactured at the hi-tech BioCina facility...
Australian manufacturers benefit from sector recovery but face escalating costs
A recent report from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Westpac has highlighted impending supply shortages and escalating costs as the major challenges Australian...
Austal wins multiple contracts totaling more than A$300m
Australian shipbuilder Austal has secured several new contracts that will “diversify the company’s long-term revenue base while utilising its shipbuilding and support expertise”.
Under the...
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
