$250K new technology grant for Laverton manufacturer
10 March, 2014A Victorian manufacturer has received a $250,000 new technology grant from the Victorian Government to fund new high-tech equipment to improve its competitiveness.
Petition to save auto manufacturing industry launches
18 November, 2013The Make Australia campaign has launched an online petition calling on Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane to act to save Australia's car manufacturing industry.
SPC awaits word on $25m funding
25 October, 2013The future of SPC Ardmona's Shepparton cannery hangs in the balance as the Abbott government deliberates over a $25 million grant the processor was promised by the Labor government.
Future auto industry bailouts subject to Productivity Commission review
08 October, 2013Any future action on the auto industry will be guided by a Productivity Commission review that will consider issues of productivity and sustainability for the industry, Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has said.
ABB receives $2.7m cybersecurity grant
25 September, 2013ABB has been awarded a $2.765 million grant by the US Department of Energy for a project that aims to improve cybersecurity in the energy sector.
New CEFC finance agreement to benefit manufacturers
01 July, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $50 million in Energy Efficiency Loans (EELs) to help businesses improve their energy productivity.
Support for government grant applications available
11 March, 2013Government grants are available to businesses to support the review, implementation, acquisition or innovation of new technology or energy-efficient resources in their business. However, many companies aren’t aware of which government grants they are eligible for.
Finance solutions for Australian contractors
07 December, 2012Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government’s export credit agency, offers specialist finance solutions that helped pipe suspension designer and manufacturer Binder fulfil a contract for Australia’s Gorgon LNG project.
Decision on Holden’s future expected soon
28 February, 2012A decision on Holden’s long-term future in Australia should be revealed “soon”, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says.
ABB invests in wind technology company
22 November, 2010ABB has made a strategic investment in wind sensing technology company Pentalum Technologies.
Victorian funding for smarter manufacturing
23 July, 2010Swinburne University of Technology is part of an innovative new consortium that is set to make Victorian manufacturing more globally competitive, productive and green.
Proposed ‘cleaner coal’ power plant
05 August, 2008GE Energy is garnering support from governments and industry to build a $3 billion Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant by 2015.
$5b development for North West Shelf Venture
08 April, 2008The participants of the North West Shelf Venture project off the coast of Western Australia have approved a $5 billion expansion to extend the life of the gas and oil operation.
Go ahead for Portland wind farm
31 January, 2008The third stage of Australia's largest wind farm development at Portland, Victoria, has been given the go-ahead by the state government.
