Tag: Queensland Government
Qld’s manufacturing program unveils first locally built rail replacement bus
The initial batch of 200 rail substitute buses has been completed as part of the Queensland Government's investment surpassing $130 million, bolstering the state’s public transportation and local manufacturing.
Expansion of Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme aims to reduce waste in Central Qld
The Queensland Government announced the expansion of its Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme to Central Queensland in a move aimed at enhancing recycling efforts in the construction industry.
Queensland manufacturers take spotlight at APPEX 2024
Distinguished Queensland manufacturers are making their debut appearance at the Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo (APPEX) 2024, held from March 12th to 15th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Cairns steel fabricator business secures $720,000 manufacturing grant
CSF Industries, a prominent steel manufacturer based in Cairns, is poised for significant growth following the approval of a $720,000 manufacturing grant from the Queensland Government.
New QBuild Cairns facility to boost manufacturing for homes in Queensland
The Queensland Government announced that dozens of apprentices are gearing up to utilise Cairns’ newest Rapid Accommodation and Apprenticeship Centre (RAAC), dedicated to constructing more residences for Queenslanders in need.
Qld’s Wambo Wind farm expands, doubling capacity for clean energy
The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to nearly double the capacity of the Wambo Wind farm located in the southwest region of the state in a move towards bolstering renewable energy infrastructure.
Qld startup Lava Blue spearheads manufacturing innovation in battery industry
The Queensland Government is actively advancing its goal to establish the state as the battery industry capital of Australia, with startup Lava Blue poised to expand its Predictive Research into Speciality Materials (PRiSM) centre focused on manufacturing advancements.
Qld’s Containers for Change Scheme hits new heights with record returns
Queensland's pioneering Containers for Change Scheme reached a milestone in January, setting a new monthly record with 175,805,461 containers returned for refund and recycling.
Qld boosts Gold Coast business growth with manufacturing investment
Gold Gourmet Foods, a food manufacturer based in the Gold Coast, is set to expand its operations and workforce following a substantial investment from the Queensland Government.
Queensland injects $1.9M into Business Growth Fund for 28 firms
The Queensland Government is injecting $1.9 million into 28 businesses spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns in a bid to foster growth and development across the Sunshine State,
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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.
