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Defence manufacturing deal paves way for veteran jobs in regional South Australia

A new partnership between South Australian veteran-owned businesses ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint is set to boost defence manufacturing capabilities while creating meaningful employment pathways for veterans in the region.

Construction begins on TAFE Gippsland’s clean energy training hub

Construction has officially commenced on a new clean energy training facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, as part of efforts to prepare more Victorians for careers in the state’s expanding renewable energy sector.

Holbrook locals encouraged to recycle and earn with Return and Earn

Residents in Holbrook are being encouraged to take part in the Return and Earn scheme this April by recycling eligible drink containers at the Holbrook Sporting Complex. 

City of Sydney unveils five-year plan to reach net zero by 2035

The City of Sydney has unveiled a renewed draft environmental strategy aimed at keeping the city on track to reach net zero emissions by 2035, with proposals that include cutting operational energy use by 30 per cent and phasing out the use of fossil gas across its operations.

IDT Australia secures $3.2M manufacturing contract for investigational eye therapy

ASX-listed IDT Australia Limited has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $3.2 million for the manufacture of NPI-001 tablets, an investigational treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disease that can lead to vision loss.

Vossloh launches advanced rail manufacturing facility in Victoria

Vossloh has officially opened a new switch production facility in Bendigo, Victoria, to support Australia’s growing rail infrastructure needs. 

Babcock secures UK defence contract to support Ukraine with 3D printing capability

Babcock has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help bolster Ukraine’s defence capability through the use of innovative 3D printing technology.

IperionX begins feasibility study for Titan Critical Minerals Project with US gov’t backing

IperionX Limited has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Titan Critical Minerals Project in Tennessee, with support from the US Government as part of a broader effort to secure domestic supply chains for titanium and other critical minerals.

UT Dallas researchers develop new 3D-printed foam material

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.

WA’s railcar manufacturing boosted by Gemco’s latest delivery

Local railcar manufacturing in Western Australia has advanced with the rollout of the first iron ore railcar wagon built by Perth-based company Gemco Rail for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).
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Delivering growth: how invoice finance transformed a logistics business

For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.