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Manufacturing work begins on Hunter Tangara refurbishment as workforce rebuild starts
Manufacturing work has begun on the first Tangara train refurbishment at Newcastle’s Cardiff Maintenance Centre, with the NSW Government saying the project marks the start of rebuilding the Hunter’s rail manufacturing workforce and capability.
New hydrogen training centre to boost manufacturing skills in NSW
The NSW Government has officially started construction on the state’s first Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Glenwood, a move aimed at strengthening the skills of workers in the growing hydrogen and renewable energy sector.
Boral opens precasting facility at Emu Plains site for Harbour Tunnel project
Boral Limited has commenced a new phase of operations at its Emu Plains site with the official opening of a precasting facility dedicated to supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project, continuing the site's 140-year legacy in Sydney’s infrastructure development.
NSW universities partner with AMRF to boost advanced manufacturing
A new partnership between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) and 11 universities in NSW and the ACT aims to advance manufacturing innovation in Western Sydney.
NSW unveils new Consumer Energy Strategy to cut costs and boost efficiency
The NSW Government has introduced the Consumer Energy Strategy: Powering our People and Communities, a new initiative designed to overhaul energy use across the state, offering cuts to energy bills and improved cost-of-living relief for households and businesses.
TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence announced for Western Sydney
In a significant boost to the Australian manufacturing sector, the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have jointly announced $53.95 million in funding to establish the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the Wetherill Park campus in Western Sydney.
Visy’s $150M sustainable glass furnace revolutionises Australian manufacturing
Visy has launched Australia’s most energy-efficient glass furnace at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Penrith, Sydney.
NSW allocates $275 million for net zero manufacturing grants
The NSW Government is today unveiling a substantial $275 million allocation in grants as part of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at cementing NSW as the premier destination for the development and production of clean technology.
New $320M metal coating facility in Western Sydney gets go-ahead
The NSW Government has approved the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney, set to enhance housing supply and create local domestic manufacturing employment opportunities.
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.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
