Final call issued for manufacturers to join TURBINE’s landmark food & beverage hub
TURBINE has issued a final call for tenants as plans progress for Australia’s first purpose-built collaborative food and beverage manufacturing precinct on the Sunshine Coast.
Container Deposit Scheme grows with new Reverse Vending Machine in Melbourne
The Victorian Government has expanded its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) with the introduction of a large Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at Federation Square’s Russell Street Extension, making it easier for residents, workers, and visitors in Melbourne’s CBD to recycle bottles and containers.
ARENA backs UNSW spin-off to advance solar panel fault detection
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $3.96 million to support Lab 360 Solar, a University of New South Wales start-up, in developing drone-based technology for inspecting solar farms.
Lockheed Martin completes Block 8.1.1 upgrade for RAAF C-130J-30 fleet
Lockheed Martin has completed the Block 8.1.1 upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet, a program the company says enhances the aircraft’s capability and supports the ongoing operational requirements of Australia’s tactical airlift force.
Australia boosts manufacturing with new skills initiatives in Budget 2024-25
The Budget 2024-25 is placing a significant emphasis on revitalising and modernising Australia's manufacturing sector through the substantial investment in skills and training to support the Future Made in Australia industries.
CSR and Boral to form joint venture of Australian east coast brick operations
CSR Limited and Boral Limited have announced their intention to form a joint venture to combine their brick operations on the east coast of...
First X’Trapolis 2.0 train rolls off Ballarat production line
The Victorian Government has unveiled the first of 25 state-of-the-art X’Trapolis 2.0 trains, built in Ballarat as part of a $986 million investment aimed at enhancing the reliability and accessibility of public transport.
Australian manufacturing loses post-election momentum
The Australian manufacturing sector has lost its post-election momentum as business conditions contracted in the first three months of this year and may continue...
SADA Fresh beats sales expectations
The preliminary expectations of the parties involved in South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association's SADA Fresh milk regarding sales have officially been exceeded.
Ever since the launching...
$4.1b allocated for skills and training to address economic challenges
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
