Tag: Queensland
Queensland auction shines light on rare microcar manufacturing heritage
Donington Auctions has reported strong results from its latest Collector & Competition Car Auction, where two rare microcars discovered in Queensland drew significant attention – including a 1964 Peel P50 that set a new Australian auction record for a microcar.
Construction set for 2026 on Moreton Bay TAFE manufacturing and skills hub
The Queensland Government has secured the site for the proposed $60 million Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, a project aimed at supporting skills development and growth in the state’s manufacturing sector.
Qld Gov’t unveils $29B manufacturing strategy for 2025-30
Manufacturing has been placed at the centre of Queensland’s economic agenda, with the state government releasing a five-year plan to strengthen local industries, lift productivity and expand exports.
Queensland manufacturing deal to deliver 80 new fire trucks
The Queensland Government has announced an $80 million investment to deliver 80 new Type 2 fire and rescue trucks, with the vehicles to be built and assembled through a partnership between Volvo and Fraser Engineering Group and final fit-out at Volvo’s Brisbane facilities.
Queensland Manufacturing Month shines light on homegrown skills
Local innovation and skills in manufacturing are being showcased this month as the Queensland Government highlights the industry’s contribution to the state’s economy through Queensland Manufacturing Month.
Queensland program connects schools with advanced manufacturing careers
The Cairns Manufacturing Hub, in partnership with Makers Empire, has introduced the Queensland Advanced Manufacturing – Future Skills School Program to strengthen student engagement with manufacturing career pathways in Far North Queensland.
BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio
BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.
Manufacturing excellence spotlighted at Queensland apprentice awards
The Queensland Government has recognised two female apprentices for their contributions to the state’s manufacturing sector at the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards.
Expressions of Interest open for major Qld train manufacturing roles
The Queensland Government has launched a major recruitment campaign to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), with around 300 new jobs now open for applications as the state pushes ahead with building its next-generation passenger trains.
MR Roads launches $20M asphalt manufacturing site to boost sustainable road building
A new $20 million manufacturing plant in Maryborough, Queensland, is set to bolster Australia’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure by turning waste asphalt into high-performance road surfaces.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
