Boosting STEM careers to address Australia’s skills gap
Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing.Â
Medicinal cannabis manufacturer Cannatrek launches new site in Victoria
Australian medicinal company Cannatrek has opened a new manufacturing site in Greater Shepparton after receiving support through the Victorian government’s Regional Jobs Fund.Â
Shaping the future: how science is making surfing more sustainable
UOW launches Surf Flex Lab Fund to continue pioneering research in surf engineering.Â
Concentrated solar power tech needed to power Australian industries at night, expert says
Australia needs to find new and better ways to store energy in order to meet the industry’s night-time heat requirements once coal and fossil gas have fully transitioned out of the system.Â
Victoria pushes ‘buy local’ initiative amid holiday season
The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to buy local and support the state’s farmers, producers, and retailers.Â
People and productivity: Achieving business sustainability for manufacturing leaders
As the manufacturing industry evolves over time and competition increases, business leaders are forced to develop ways to remain competitive and drive growth. However, some business leaders seem to fall short of strategies to diversify lines of business to achieve sustainability.
4 out of 5 Aussies consider buying local ‘important’— Roy Morgan
A new study from Australian market research company Roy Morgan has revealed that four out of five Australians (86%) believe that buying Australian-made products is important.Â
University of Sydney researcher develops fish-free omega-3 supplement
A University of Sydney honorary researcher has developed an omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria to address the increasing demand amid diminishing supply from fish stocks.Â
Know Safety. Work Safely.
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
All workers, including those in manufacturing, have the...
Nexxis wins health, safety excellence award for Magneto robotic tech
Robotics solutions developer Nexxis received recognition at the recent 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.Â
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
