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Australia taps Lockheed Martin for $500M next-gen air missile defence deal
The Australian Government announced an investment of $500 million in next-generation air missile defence technology to strengthen national security and fortify the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
MTPConnect spearheads biomedical manufacturing training in WA
MTPConnect takes the lead in enhancing Western Australia's biomedical manufacturing capabilities through a newly secured funding boost from the state government.
Rio Tinto boosts spending with Aussie suppliers to over $16.1B
ASX-listed Rio Tinto has increased its expenditure with suppliers and businesses in Australia to over AUD 16.1 billion in 2023.
NT allocates $2M annually to drive job opportunities in Beetaloo gas industry
The Northern Territory Government has unveiled a significant annual investment of $2 million in the 2024 Budget to catalyse job creation within the territory’s gas sector.
Kimberly-Clark Australia’s $520M GDP boost and local job impact revealed in new report
In a freshly released report, Kimberly-Clark Australia emerges as a significant force in the nation's manufacturing domain, injecting $520 million into the GDP annually while bolstering over 2,600 jobs locally.
Grafton timber factory upgrade boosts jobs and production
The Grafton timber factory, operated by Big River Group, has inaugurated a significant upgrade poised to enhance the production of top-tier timber products for the construction industry statewide.
NSW launches Future Fleet Program bolstering rail manufacturing
The NSW Government has pledged to kick off the procurement process for replacements of the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains by March 2027, with a focus on achieving a 50 per cent domestic manufacturing rate within the contract.
NOVONIX awarded USD 103M in tax credits by US gov’t for battery materials production
Novonix, an ASX-listed manufacturer of battery materials and technology, has been chosen by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to receive a USD 103 million (AUD 159 million) tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program.
Productivity Commission report reveals signs of recovery after COVID-19
Labour productivity has shown signs of recovery for the second consecutive quarter in the December 2023 period, marking a potential return to 'productivity normalcy' post the COVID-19 pandemic's impact.
Ai Group executive joins Ministerial Advisory Board for Jobs and Skills Australia
The Australian Industry Group has congratulated Megan Lilly on her selection to the recently formed Ministerial Advisory Board of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).
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