Construction of Osborne South Shipyard to create 600 jobs
Property development giant Lendlease has been selected as the managing contractor for the construction of the Osborne South Shipyard, the Turnbull Government has announced.
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Australian gov’t backs SMEs to boost local manufacturing through Industry Growth Program
The Australian Government has announced that innovative businesses across the country will share in $28.7 million through the Industry Growth Program, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Saleyards Distillery to make hand sanitiser in Rockhampton
The Saleyards Distillery in Allenstown is the latest Queensland manufacturer that has responded to the call to change production to make sanitiser in the...
TWE rejects $3.1bn takeover bid from KKR
Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TWE) has rejected the $3.1 billion takeover bid from private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR), at...
Tasmania’s renewable energy agenda gets a boost from Germany
The Tasmanian Government has taken a significant step towards advancing green hydrogen initiatives by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen in Germany.
Airbus forecasts sharp spike in the number of aircraft serving Australia South Pacific by...
Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus predicts that the passenger aircraft fleet serving the Australia South Pacific region will grow from 700 aircraft today to over...
Australian manufacturing PMI shows signs of recovery in January – Judo Bank
Judo Bank's Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for January indicated a stabilisation in the country's manufacturing sector conditions at the beginning of 2024.
New options in defence industry for STEM Returners
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BAE Systems is the first Australian company to join with STEM Returners to provide new opportunities for skilled professionals in its national defence...
Manufacturing among priorities in new Victorian budget submission
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its 2023-24 Victorian Budget Submission containing 70 recommendations including manufacturing to boost jobs and investment.
New Queensland Material Recycling Facility nears completion
A new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast is nearing its completion and is expected to go live by the end of 2023, according to an announcement from the Queensland government.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
