New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget
The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries.
ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.
ARENA’s $2b hydrogen headstart initiative included in new federal budget
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed $2 billion in new financing announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget for its Hydrogen Headstart initiative that aims to support Australia's largest green hydrogen projects.
New legislation brings Queensland one step closer to carbon emissions goal
The Queensland government announced new legislation that aims to support the state’s booming renewable energy industry with $33 billion in economic activity as well as the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.
Altech begins production of two 60KWh battery pack prototypes
Altech Batteries (ATC) has begun production and fabrication of two 60 kilowatt hour (KWh) battery pack prototypes at the Fraunhofer IKTS facility in Hermsdorf, Germany.
Edify Energy establishes int’l partnership to produce green hydrogen in Queensland
Australia-based Edify Energy has ventured into a partnership with German company Siemens Energy Global to construct a green hydrogen production facility in Queensland.
National Net Zero Authority to support Aussies in emissions-intensive sector
The Albanese government is set to legislate a national Net Zero Authority in a push to ensure workers, industries, and communities are not left behind in the pursuit of net zero carbon goals.
PPK Group acquires interest in lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy
PPK Group Limited, a technology incubation and commercialisation, has completed the acquisition of majority interest in PowerPlus Energy (PPE), Australia’s largest privately-owned lithium battery manufacturer.
REMONDIS puts first hydrogen-powered waste trucks to commercial use
Waste and recycling specialist REMONDIS Australia is set to put one of the first zero-emission waste collection trucks through a trial run as part of its commercial operations
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
