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.
Victoria unveils new initiatives to attract women to manufacturing and energy sectors
The Victorian Government has introduced new initiatives to support more women to enter and succeed in male-dominated manufacturing and energy industries, driving progress towards gender equality in the workplace.
Queensland’s $30 million investment to build a skilled clean energy workforce
In a move to bolster Queensland's clean energy workforce, the Queensland Government has unveiled the Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap, designed to drive job creation and advance gender equality in the energy sector.
DroneShield advances drone detection tech, enhances test site
ASX-listed DroneShield announced the addition of the long-range RADA RPS-82 radar to its flagship DroneSentry system in an effort to serve its most demanding multi-sensor customer deployments.
NT launches new grant program for recycling, remanufacturing projects
The Northern Territory government has opened applications for a new $1.5 million grant program aimed at supporting new recycling infrastructure projects in the state.
Australian gov’t collaborates with industry to secure Collins class submarine
The Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong and adaptable submarine capability by launching an independent assurance activity to guide the life-of-type extension of the Collins class submarine fleet.
Leading SA universities join research consortium to support AUKUS
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia (UniSA) are joining leading universities from the US and the UK for a research collaboration that will support the AUKUS strategic alliance.
Orbital UAV inks $3.5M production contract with Singapore customer
Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV announced the signing of a production contract with a major Singapore customer, amounting to $3.5 million.
MSA launches online survey to tackle vocational trainer shortage in Australia’s manufacturing sector
Australia is facing a pressing challenge in its journey towards building a skilled and sustainable manufacturing workforce. With a growing shortage of vocational trainers, particularly Technical and Further Education (TAFE) teachers, the nation's ability to pass on essential vocational skills to the next generation is at risk.
Weld Australia calls out Federal gov’t for ‘sacrificing’ manufacturing for wine
Industry representative Weld Australia has denounced a new recommendation from the Anti-Dumping Commission for tariffs on Chinese wind towers to expire on 16 April 2024— calling it a move that appears to be sacrificing wind towers for wine.
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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.
