Tag: local manufacturing
New electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard, boost in local manufacturing
A fuel efficiency standard as well as an increase in local manufacturing and recycling of materials are some of the key pillars of the newly launched National Electric Vehicle Strategy in an effort to remove barriers to buying electric vehicles (EVs).
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.
House committee inquiry launched to drive Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Resources is seeking stakeholders’ opinions on accelerating Australia’s advanced manufacturing industry in its recently published inquiry.
The...
Made in Queensland: Palaszczuk government commits to bus manufacturing bonanza
The Queensland government is looking to work with the local industry to create a pipeline of Queensland jobs in the bus manufacturing sector and boost the manufacturing of buses that serve Queenslanders.
Nominations open for Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Media Release by Victorian State Government
Home grown manufacturers are encouraged to nominate for the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, marking the 20th anniversary...
Government announces $23m to secure local manufacturing of life-saving medicines
The Federal Government has announced $23 million in support for the $71.2 million Australian Precision Medicine Enterprise as part of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative's...
BlueScope opens new $34 million facility in Victoria
BlueScope has announced the formal opening of a Customer Service Centre at its Western Port Works in Hastings, Victoria.
The $34 million facility is adjacent...
Rio Tinto’s iron ore rail cars to be built in WA
Rio Tinto has decided to go with local suppliers to build ore rail cars for its Pilbara mining operations in Western Australia.
In a news...
Woolworths introduces Aussie-made paper pages in Victoria, Tasmania and WA
Locally-made paper carry bags are now available for purchase in more than 400 Woolworths stores across Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.
In an effort to...
Victoria’s Next Generation Trams to be built and maintained locally
Victoria’s Next Generation Trams are set to hit the tracks in 2025 and will facilitate the retirement of older high-floor trams, making Melbourne’s’ trams...
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