NT’s defence industry set to generate 7,600 job opportunities, says economic report
New independent economic analysis has revealed that the Northern Territory's thriving defence industry is poised to significantly contribute to the region's economy, generating over 7,600 local job opportunities in the next four years.
The crucial role of workforce management in continuous shift manufacturing environments
There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.
WA’s TAFE lecturers Immerse in industry placements to address skills gap
The Western Australian Government has earmarked $9.9 million to facilitate industry placements for TAFE college lecturers, allowing them to gain firsthand insight into the skills and workforce requirements of various industries.
Survey: Australian CEOs ready to address skills, supply chain issues
The most recent CEO poll conducted by The Australian Industry Group has revealed that Australian company leaders are cautiously hopeful for 2023 and are making investments to solve supply chain and skill gaps.
Welding, metal fabrication training gets $500,000 investment boost at TAFE NSW Griffith
The welding and metal fabrication sector in Riverina, New South Wales, has received a boost with the completion of new upgrades to training facilities at TAFE NSW Griffith.
Australia’s landmark National Skills Agreement to boost sovereign training capabilities
Australia’s National Cabinet has finalised the National Skills Agreement (NSA), which will unlock billions of dollars in investments to build skills and prosperity in Australia.
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.
SA energy, mining sector posts record level job vacancies in Q4 2023
The South Australian energy and resources sector is witnessing significant growth as new data reveals a record number of job advertisements in the last quarter of 2023.
SafeWork NSW urges employers to place workplace safety measures ahead of summer
SafeWork NSW is calling workers and employers to start creating workplace heat management plans as predictions point to an upcoming scorching summer.
Construction begins on Australia’s largest wind farm
The largest wind farm in Australia, located in the Golden Plains Shire 60 km north-west of Geelong, will soon begin construction in Victoria, marking a turning point in the state's transition to a clean energy future.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
