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Gov’t supercharges renewable energy with $2B CEFC boost

The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth. 

Energy Dome sets up APAC headquarters in Melbourne

Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.

Corporate Australia is embracing sustainability but struggling to act

Media release by Schneider Electric Most companies see climate change as a major operational risk and support Australia’s transition to net zero. However, while businesses...

New $27m Centre of Excellence to bolster Tasmania’s water, energy sectors

The Tasmanian Government has launched TasTAFE’s new $27 million Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence that will provide industry-leading training to the state's water and energy apprentices.

University of Wollongong gets $10m for clean energy initiative

The Albanese government fulfils its pledge to build the skills and capabilities for Australia’s transition to a clean energy future with a $10 million investment at the University of Wollongong.

Queensland Pacific Metals inks ILUA for Northern Hub waste gas dev’t

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, QPM Energy (QPME), has signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the Widi Aboriginal Corporation (WAC), representing the Traditional Owners of the land.

Bunbury manufacturer receives $2M to pilot wind turbine component production

A Bunbury-based company is set to expand its workforce and explore new opportunities in wind energy manufacturing after receiving more than $2 million from the Cook Government under a co-investment program.

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.

Queensland invests $45m in new SuperGrid workforce training centre in Gladstone

The Queensland government has announced a $45 million investment to establish the first Queensland Supergrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.

Pacific Green’s first Australian energy storage project secures buyer

Pacific Green Technologies, Inc has announced the completion of the sale of its Limestone Coast North Energy Park development to Intera Renewables in a transaction valued at AUD 460 million (USD 293 million). 
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.