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New TAFE manufacturing facility launches in Ipswich
A new Metal Trades, Manufacturing, and Robotics Centre has opened at the TAFE Queensland Bundamba campus to meet the growing demand for manufacturing skills in the Ipswich region and across the state.
Queensland celebrates women in Manufacturing Apprenticeship Awards
Two outstanding women hailing from regional Queensland have been applauded for their remarkable contributions to the manufacturing sector at the inaugural Women in Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year Awards, organised by the Queensland Government.
Queensland injects $1.9M into Business Growth Fund for 28 firms
The Queensland Government is injecting $1.9 million into 28 businesses spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns in a bid to foster growth and development across the Sunshine State,
New advanced manufacturing, horticulture TAFE facilities underway in Queensland
Construction work has begun on the new $4.35 million Advanced Manufacturing Skills and Agriculture and Horticulture Centres at TAFE Queensland’s Bundaberg campus.
Queensland invests $51.7M for skills development in 2024
The Queensland Government is ushering in the New Year with a transformative investment of $51.7 million, aiming to provide targeted and tailored training, along with employment pathways for up to 7,020 vulnerable job seekers across the state.
Frucor Suntory’s new beverage manufacturing facility in Qld to be powered with clean energy
Beverage manufacturer Frucor Suntory has partnered with government-owned electricity company CleanCo to power its new manufacturing facility at Swanbank, Queensland, with renewable energy.
Qld launches new Gladstone SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub
Powerlink Queensland has officially launched its interim Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone to upskill energy workers and support the changing energy focus in the area.
Construction complete on Australia’s biggest solar farm in Qld
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has visited Australia's largest solar farm, located in Queensland's Western Downs region, to mark the completion of the massive project.
Rheinmetall begins production of first Queensland-made Boxer CRVs
Work has begun on the first locally made Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich.
Queensland charges ahead with new neighbourhood batteries
The Queensland government has unveiled the launch of a $10 million initiative that will supply the neighbourhood with renewable batteries.