Tag: Tasmania
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 13-year high
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s unemployment rate surged to a 13-year high of 6.4% in January, its highest level since...
Tasmanian economy moving forward, report has found
Australian bank and financial services provider Westpac has released a report on Tasmania’s economy which showed positive trends in the state’s employment and housing...
Australian-Sino food partnership formalised
The formalising of a commitment to the Australian-Sino 100-year Agricultural and Food Safety Partnership on Tuesday will see Tasmania inch closer to becoming a...
ACL Bearing shuts down — the end of an era for Launceston
Automotive Components Limited (ACL) Bearing — the famous car parts maker located in Launceston, Tasmania — has shut down after supporting the local economy for nearly...
Murray Goulburn supports dairy foods innovation with new $14m investment in Tasmania
Australia’s largest dairy food company Devondale Murray Goulburn (MG) has announced a $14 million investment at its Edith Creek manufacturing site in Tasmania.
According to...
New Energy Working Group to restore Tasmania’s competitive advantage in energy
The Tasmanian Government has established the new Energy Working Group, which will directly advise the Government on key aspects of energy supply and consumption.
According...
MMG sells Avebury nickel mine
Global resources company MMG Limited (MMG) has announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with QCG Resources (QCG) for the purchase of...
CSR and Boral to form joint venture of Australian east coast brick operations
CSR Limited and Boral Limited have announced their intention to form a joint venture to combine their brick operations on the east coast of...
Tasmanian foam box manufacturer threatens to close due to high energy costs
A manufacturer of foam boxes is considering closing its manufacturing operations in Tasmania due to high energy costs, serving as a reminder to everyone...
Tasmanian government invests in North-west rail upgrade to support mining industry
The Tasmanian government has announced a multi-million dollar roads and rail upgrade in the North-West to assist mineral transport in the region.
Deputy Premier Bryan...













