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The Australian Government has committed to a $70 million investment in developing the Bell Bay hydrogen hub in Northern Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Government is allocating up to $1 million in grants to support the state's smaller waste operators in reporting waste data from July 2024.

Enrolments for TAFE SA have seen a dramatic 65 per cent increase compared to two years ago following the launch of the South Australian government’s Fee Free TAFE effort. 

The Northern Territory Government has officially granted Major Project Status to TE H2's initiative, the Darwin H2 Hub, aiming to generate over 80,000 tonnes of renewable-based hydrogen annually.

Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024. 

In a positive outlook for the agricultural sector, Australia anticipates another robust year of exports in 2024, fueled by improved market access and tariff rate cuts.

The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert. 

Lockheed Martin Australia’s efforts to boost Australia’s sovereign defence capability have resulted in significant economic benefits for the country, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics. 

The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK defence giant Babcock Australasia to create more local jobs and help boost the state’s maritime defence industry. 

In reaction to the Australian government's newly proposed migration strategy and Infrastructure Australia's (IA) Market Capacity Report, Engineers Australia's CEO, Romilly Madew, has emphasised the need for a balanced migration policy that safeguards local workers' interests while tapping into the extensive pool of skilled migrants.