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Gov’ts, rail industry ink agreement to improve rail network across Australia

The Australian and Victorian Governments, as well as the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) on behalf of senior rail industry leaders, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance the interoperability of the rail network in the country.

Move to More: Regional Australia Institute kickstarts nation’s biggest recruitment drive

The Regional Australia Institute is launching the biggest recruitment drive ever in Australia’s history, with 91,000 well-paying job offers for workers in regional Australia. 

New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget

The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries. 

Industry representative ACCI seeks return of retirees to address workforce shortage

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) said allowing pensioners to return to the workforce could be the answer to the ongoing staff...

Victoria reveals recipients of Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program

Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll announced the recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, an initiative designed to help Victorian firms compete in a low-carbon economy while boosting the state’s supply chain resilience.

Tech Council reveals Aussie tech talent up by 8%

The number of IT professionals in Australia has increased by 8 per cent  in the past 12 months, from 865,000 in 2020 to 935,000 currently, according to latest figures released by the Tech Council.

Weld Australia calls for radical approach to overcome skilled welder shortage

Weld Australia is calling for a radical four-pronged approach to overcome the nation’s skilled welder shortage that includes: an overhaul of welding apprenticeships; tapping into hidden sources of talent; refocusing STEM training in schools; and investment in TAFEs nationally.

SA boosts training and skills in new $10M investment

The South Australian Government has committed $10 million to support high-quality training delivery in a significant move to address skills shortages and enhance the training sector.

Queensland’s employment forecasted to grow significantly by 2025-26

The Anticipating Future Skills Series from Jobs Queensland has released four headline employment forecasts for the five-year period 2025-26, estimating total employment of nearly three million, an increase of 207,000 new jobs.

Victoria launches new skills plan to guide training sector over next 3 years

The Victorian government has released a new report outlining its outlook and plans for the state’s skills and training sector over the next three years. 
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