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Advanced manufacturing expands in Ballarat with gov’t backing
The Victorian Government has announced support for two advanced manufacturing site upgrades in Ballarat, aiming to boost regional jobs and strengthen the city's position as a manufacturing hub.
First X’Trapolis 2.0 train rolls off Ballarat production line
The Victorian Government has unveiled the first of 25 state-of-the-art X’Trapolis 2.0 trains, built in Ballarat as part of a $986 million investment aimed at enhancing the reliability and accessibility of public transport.
MaxiTRANS shuts Queensland manufacturing facility, centralises operations in Victoria
MaxiTRANS, a manufacturer of truck trailers, is closing its trailer manufacturing facility in Carole Park, Queensland, three years after its launch to centralise manufacturing capabilities in Regional Victoria.
Global packaging company Orora Beverage expands manufacturing operations in Victoria
Orora Beverage, a global manufacturing company and distributor of sustainable packaging, has scaled its presence in Victoria as part of a $110 million investment that would create local jobs and help boost the state’s manufacturing capabilities.
Local manufacturing receives boost with Mars Wrigley’s $28.8m investment
Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia announced an extra $28.8 million investment at its Ballarat factory to bolster its local innovation and manufacturing capabilities, building on more than $67 million invested since 2021.
Mars, Snickers, Milky Way to shift to paper-based packaging
The company behind globally loved snack brands Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way is transitioning to paper-based packaging as of April 2023.
Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels
Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Mars Wrigley invests AU$25.5 million to bolster local innovation and manufacturing capabilities
Media Release by Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley Australia has announced it will invest AU$25.5 million into its Ballarat factory over the following 12 months to...
Alstom to manufacture 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains in Ballarat
Following a new partnership with the Victorian Government, Alstom will design and build 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains that will replace Melbourne’s Comeng fleet.
The...
Mars Wrigley boosts local manufacturing capability to launch M&M’s Pretzel in Australia
Mars Wrigley Australia announced today that it is investing over $300,000 to bring new technologies to its chocolate factory in Ballarat, Victoria.
The investment enables...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
