WHISE partners with industry to drive gender equity in manufacturing
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s launch of the Women in Manufacturing Strategy, describing it as a key step toward achieving gender equity within the traditionally male-dominated sector.
Carbon emission Safeguard Mechanism a work in progress, says Ai Group
Innes Willox, CEO of the national employer association Ai Group, said the federal government’s recently unveiled Safeguard Mechanism to drive down carbon emissions has a long way to go before its key climate policy reforms start working properly.
Engineers Australia, ATSE recognise engineering excellence at 2025 awards
Professor Shaun Gregory from Monash University has been awarded the Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence at the 2025 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Awards, presented by Engineers Australia National President Dr Raj Aseervatham.
Tasmanian maritime trade delegation touches down in Jakarta
Tasmania's international trade delegation arrived in Jakarta on Saturday on a mission to establish maritime, defence, and security partnerships with Indonesia.
STEPS Pathways Charity boosts recycling efforts with Containers for Change
STEPS Pathways Charity has intensified its recycling efforts through a renewed partnership with Strong Street Recyclers, supporting the Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
Pfizer to speed up COVID-19 vaccine manufacture by half as production improves
US-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer will cut down manufacturing time of its COVID-19 vaccines by half – from 110 days to an average of 60...
WA’s small manufacturing businesses receive government backing in latest grant funding round
Western Australia-based small manufacturing businesses are among the eight successful applicants that will share a total of $696,254 in government funding.
The investment is part...
Woodside shareholders approve merger with BHP’s petroleum business
Woodside shareholders approved the proposed merger with BHP Group Limited's petroleum division at yesterday's annual general meeting.
Woodside, which expects completion of the merger to occur on...
Austal USA wins $145m steel shipbuilding contract
The US Navy has awarded Austal USA a $145 million contract to build two steel Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ships.
The contract is the first...
Safeguard mechanism reforms will provide pathway to lower emissions
Media Release by ACCI
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism to drive down carbon emissions while...
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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.
