New $560m project to cement Australia’s reputation as a critical minerals powerhouse
The Federal Government has granted Major Project Status to a $560 million cobalt project near Broken Hill, NSW, in an effort to supercharge Australia’s...
University of Queensland scientists work to make barley drought-proof
Scientists from the University of Queensland (UQ) are developing ways to make barley drought-proof.
According to a news release from UQ, researchers from the Queensland...
CSIRO & Ecocentric to roll out new technology that improves energy use in buildings
CSIRO and start-up company Ecocentric are working on a system that is able to isolate the electrical ‘fingerprint’ of individual appliances to increase energy...
Pierlite to illuminate up to one thousand schools across NSW
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Leading Australian lighting and controls solutions provider, Pierlite, has been appointed by Schools Infrastructure NSW to provide LED lighting across a large number...
Leaders urge policy change to tackle weak markets and stagnant productivity – Ai Group
Australian industry leaders are bracing for another challenging year in 2025, with concerns over economic prospects prompting a shift toward short-term productivity gains and scaled-back long-term investments, according to the latest Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Industry Expectations Survey.
CIMIC’s UGL wins contract for Neoen’s Collie Battery Stage 2
UGL, a member of the CIMIC Group, has secured a contract from Neoen, a client with whom it has a longstanding relationship, to build and set up the 341 MW / 1363 MWh Collie Battery Stage 2 in Western Australia.
Northrop Grumman strengthens Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing with new contract
Northrop Grumman has taken a significant step in advancing Australia’s sovereign weapons manufacturing capabilities with the award of a non-recurring engineering contract to A.W....
New Return and Earn machine boosts recycling efforts in Cessnock
Cessnock residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans, with a brand-new Return and Earn machine now open at Bellbird Park Bowling Club.
Queensland unveils $80m initiative aimed at supporting 15000 job seekers
The Palaszczuk Government has approved the first $40 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which focuses on young people and will help up to 15,000 disadvantaged Queensland job seekers over the next 12 months.
Engineering the future at Deakin University’s new CADET facility
A new Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET) was opened at Deakin University’s campus at Geelong Waurn Ponds on Tuesday.
The new $55...
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
