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Gov’t approves solar, battery projects to boost Victoria’s clean energy supply
The Victorian Government has approved two new renewable energy projects under its Development Facilitation Program (DFP), aimed at accelerating the delivery of clean and affordable energy across the state.
New US aerospace manufacturing facility lands in South Australia with state gov’t support
The South Australian Government has announced a major boost to the state’s advanced manufacturing sector, with US-based aerospace company Life Support International (LSI) opening its first facility outside Pennsylvania in Adelaide.
Victoria expands digital skills program for manufacturing and construction workers
The Victorian Government is expanding its support for manufacturing and construction workers by opening applications for 1,000 free training places in digital skills courses as part of its $4.25 million Digital Jobs program.
Critical minerals strategy set to power NSW manufacturing and regional jobs
The NSW Government has underlined the role of critical minerals in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, workers, and researchers in a new partnership to drive jobs and innovation.
Australian Defence Force picks Japanese frigate to replace Anzac-class vessels
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigates.
Steel manufacturing collaboration targets lower emissions, onshore jobs
Sims Limited and Equest Steel Pty Ltd, trading as Alter Steel, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a scrap supply and services agreement that supports the development of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facility in Pinkenba, Queensland.
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.
It’s time to look outside of the manufacturing talent box
The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.
New manufacturing hub to boost food sector and jobs in Central Coast
Construction has officially commenced on the Central Coast’s Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, marking a key milestone for the region’s food manufacturing sector.
Nuclear proposal risks aluminium industry and 13,500 jobs, new analysis suggests
A new analysis commissioned by the advocacy group Renew Australia for All has warned that prioritising nuclear energy over renewable energy could place Australia’s aluminium smelting industry and 13,500 associated jobs at risk.
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Driving the future of smart energy: GridBeyond and ABB unveil new white paper on battery storage innovation
As industries adopt cleaner, more intelligent energy solutions, the ability to manage, store, and trade energy efficiently is increasingly vital to sustaining a competitive edge.
