Tag: Victoria
Victorian manufacturers grapple with $16M in fines for safety breaches
Victorian employers and manufacturers are reeling from over $16 million in fines, as revealed by WorkSafe Victoria's 153 successful health and safety prosecutions in 2023.
Vic gov’t boosts support for women in manufacturing and energy industries
In a continued effort to promote gender equality in traditionally male-dominated sectors, the Victorian Government has opened applications for a new round of grants aimed at supporting women in the energy and manufacturing industries.
Peanut allergy therapy receives $12M boost from Breakthrough Victoria
The Victorian Government announced a $12 million investment in Aravax, a local biotechnology firm, in a push to revolutionise peanut allergy treatment.
Ball & Doggett’s world-first packaging education hub unveiled
Ball & Doggett, Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and a member of Ai Group, has taken the lead in driving the conversation on packaging sustainability with the launch of an innovative online educational portal.
Victorian farmers, manufacturers drive record-level food, fibre exports
Victoria is leading the nation in international food and fibre sales with skyrocketing exports boosting jobs and positioning the state towards achieving a strategic goal years ahead of schedule.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme celebrates 100 million returns, $10M in refunds
Residents of Victoria have demonstrated their strong backing for the Container Deposit Scheme, marking a significant milestone with over 100 million containers returned and a collective refund exceeding $10 million in just two months.
Energy Fuels, Astron to jointly develop the Donald Project in Victoria
US critical minerals company Energy Fuels Inc and Astron Corporation Limited have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project (Donald Project) in Victoria, Australia.
$1M grants program launched to showcase food and beverage producers in regional Victoria
The Victorian government is calling on regional bodies to apply for the $1 million Regional Activation Grants Program, an initiative to showcase the local food and beverage producers in regional Victoria.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
New facility poised to recycle over 1 billion plastic bottles annually
The Federal and Victorian Labor Governments have unveiled a state-of-the-art plastic recycling facility set to process more than one billion plastic bottles annually.
Circular Plastics...
Featured Article
Beyond insights: How CRM solutions are transforming the manufacturing industry
The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.
