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House Standing Committee tables report on developing advanced manufacturing

01 December, 2023

A bipartisan report makes 10 recommendations designed to support manufacturers' Industry 4.0 capabilities.


Government opens $392 million Industry Growth Program

28 November, 2023

The Industry Growth Program has been opened to help startups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies.


Smart Precinct NQ to play key role in move to a circular economy

09 November, 2023

The Queensland Government has announced it will partner with Smart Precinct NQ to deliver a new circular economy initiative in Townsville.


Australia signs the Bletchley Declaration at AI Safety Summit

08 November, 2023

Australia has put its name to new global initiatives to encourage the safe, ethical and responsible development of AI.


Northern Territory LFP battery cathode plant reaches milestone

28 September, 2023

A battery cathode manufacturing plant near Darwin will be Australia's first commercial-scale facility of its kind, producing lithium ferrophosphate powder.


SA announces laws to unlock hydrogen and renewable energy

15 September, 2023

The Government of South Australia has announced a Bill designed to coordinate the development of hydrogen and renewable energy projects.


NSW Government announces new critical minerals strategy

08 September, 2023

The NSW Government's critical minerals strategy will include a sharper focus on domestic manufacturing, skills and training opportunities.


National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows renewables are on the rise

28 August, 2023

The Australian Government has released the March 2023 Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.


Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry

23 June, 2023

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry.


National Reconstruction Fund welcomed by local manufacturers

08 May, 2023

According to the government, the NRF will provide finance to projects in priority areas to leverage Australia's natural and competitive strengths.


Mechanical engineering reinstated on NSW Skills List

17 March, 2023

Engineers Australia has announced that migrant mechanical engineers residing in, or outside of, NSW have now been included on the NSW Skills List.


Plan to recycle solar panels in Queensland

13 March, 2023

The Queensland Government has unveiled a draft e-products plan in which solar panels could be banned from being dumped in landfills within 10 years.


Swanbank power station to be converted to a clean energy hub

13 March, 2023

The Swanbank coal-fired power station at Ipswich is to be transformed with a 250 MW battery.


Local industry opportunities in Black Hawk acquisition

23 January, 2023

Australian industry opportunities were highlighted in the announcement of new helicopters for the Australian Army.


How automation can reduce food loss in the food industry

14 September, 2022 by Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA, EU Automation

Greater use of automation in the food manufacturing industry and supply chain can help to reduce food loss.


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