Tag: Queensland
Queensland breaks ground on nation’s first green steel manufacturing mill in 30 years
Queensland has officially begun construction on the country’s first steel mill in more than three decades, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing and meeting domestic demand for reinforcing bar.
Salvos Stores opens Australia’s first textile recovery facility in Brisbane
Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.
Manufacturing leaders convene as Queensland plots industry growth
The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, with the Queensland Government saying discussions with industry leaders will help inform the future direction of manufacturing across the state.
Push to attract more women into Queensland manufacturing careers
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more women to pursue careers in manufacturing as Queensland continues to face skills shortages across the $28.9 billion manufacturing sector, according to Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ).
Gilmour Space establishes South Australia office to support manufacturing ties
Australian launch services company Gilmour Space Technologies has opened a representative office in South Australia as it seeks to strengthen manufacturing-related industry connections within the state’s space sector.
Queensland brings Swanbank grid-scale battery to full operating capacity
The Queensland Government says a new grid-scale battery at Swanbank in Ipswich has reached a major commissioning milestone, with the facility now able to operate at full capacity to support the State’s electricity network while final regulatory and market approvals are completed.
$12.5M funding boost for Queensland manufacturers
The Queensland Government has opened the first round of the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP), offering $12.5 million in matched funding to support the state’s manufacturing sector.
Qld announces $2.4M in applied research grants for clean energy, disability workforce dev’t
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has announced $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants aimed at building the state’s workforce in battery technology and disability support.
Queensland manufacturers to gather in Brendale for industry networking event
Manufacturing Queensland has invited manufacturers from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to attend its first networking event for the year, aimed at supporting industry connections and sharing information about upcoming programs and opportunities.
Queenslanders smash 50 million container return record in a week
Queenslanders returned more than 50 million eligible drink containers in a single week in December, setting a new record for the state’s container refund scheme, according to Container Exchange.
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