Tag: Queensland Government

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.