Tag: Queensland Government
Queensland Export Awards 2026 to recognise manufacturing, export performance
The Queensland Government has opened applications for the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing as part of the state’s $138.9 billion export industry.
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
CSIRO-backed program targets manufacturing and SME innovation in Qld
The CSIRO and the Queensland Government have launched a free training program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including those in manufacturing, to develop research and development (R&D) capabilities and pursue innovation opportunities.
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.
Queensland gov’t trade mission targets manufacturing and resources growth in East Asia
The Queensland Government has announced a trade mission to East Asia aimed at strengthening manufacturing and resources ties, with Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Manufacturing Dale Last leading a delegation to South Korea and Japan to promote investment and economic growth in the State’s mining and manufacturing sectors.
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.
‘Weld-class’ manufacturing milestone as advanced train welding robot arrives in Maryborough
The Queensland Government has announced the installation of a new high-tech welding robot at the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea, marking a key milestone in the state’s ongoing manufacturing project.
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.
Gold Coast manufacturer PWR takes out top award at Queensland Export Awards
Gold Coast-based manufacturer PWR Advanced Cooling Technology has been named Queensland Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, also taking home the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category award.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
