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$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future

The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.

ResetData and NVIDIA join forces to launch sovereign AI factories in Australia

ResetData, an Australian cloud services provider, has announced the launch of the country's first sovereign public AI-Factory (AI-F1) and an AI Marketplace, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. 

Made in Victoria for Victoria – Victorian Rolling Stock Strategy

The Department of Transport has released Made in Victoria for Victoria – Victorian Rolling Stock Strategy - outlining Victoria’s significant investment in rolling stock...

NSW launches new micro-skills to bolster net zero transition efforts

TAFE NSW is launching eight new micro-skills related to renewable energy as part of the New South Wales government’s commitment to reskill NSW and boost the economy’s transition to net zero. 

Study to determine the benefits of developing LPG manufacturing and conversion facility in Geelong

The Andrews Labor Government will provide $60,000 towards a demand study for a LPG vehicle production plant in Geelong. The four month study, which was...

Ego transitions QV tubes to recyclable packaging

As National Recycling Week begins, Ego Pharmaceuticals is amplifying its sustainability efforts by transitioning its iconic QV tube products to recyclable packaging, a move set to save approximately 18 tonnes of waste from landfill annually. 

MGA Thermal boosted by $2.48M funding from ARENA

MGA Thermal has secured an additional $2.48 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), tripling its project backing from the Federal Government.

ARENA backs study on converting household organics waste to renewable energy

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded the Logan City Council with a $291,785 grant to investigate the potential of producing renewable energy from food and garden waste. 

Civmec secures Offshore Patrol Vessels contract

Civmec has announced that it has been awarded a contract from Luerssen Australia to work on the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) project. In addition to...

Capral set to acquire G James’ Smithfield extrusion plant in NSW

Extruded aluminium manufacturer Capral Aluminum has reached an agreement to acquire the NSW aluminum extrusion assets of G James Extrusion Co Pty Ltd, located...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.