Australian Defence Force to grow over 100,000 by 2040
The government of Australia has announced plans to grow the country's defence force by around 30% by 2040, with the total permanent workforce to...
Bridgeman announces new advanced metal manufacturing plant in Townsville
Indigenous-owned company Bridgeman is establishing an advanced metal manufacturing and fabrication facility in Townsville to help boost the local construction and defence industries.
Molycop shuts steelmaking facility in Waratah, leaving 250 workers without a job
Two hundred fifty steelmaking jobs have been cut in Waratah after Molycop announced its decision to cease local production and restructure its plant in Newcastle.
Downer inks $4.6b contract for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Engineering firm Downer Group has signed a $4.6 billion contract to deliver Queensland's landmark Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which will deliver 65 passenger trains for use on the South East Queensland rail network.
Victoria’s Point Wilson Wharf reopens to scale ADF’s guided weapons, ordnance stock
The Point Wilson Wharf in regional Victoria has reopened to re-commence the large-scale importation of guided weapons and explosive ordnance and associated materiel shipments.
Bedford to construct $45 million advanced manufacturing facility in Adelaide’s north
South Australian company Bedford has partnered with Leyton Property and Leyton Funds to establish a cutting-edge $45 million advanced manufacturing hub in Adelaide’s north.
Qld gov’t to rebuild Qbuild initiative that supports modern homes manufacturing
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that publicly owned QBuild has received the green light to double its own trades-based workers – growing QBuild to 1,000 tradies and apprentices by 2026.
Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.
Advancing workforce training key to scaling up Australian manufacturing— Intertek SAI Global Commercial Director
Skill shortage has emerged as a pressing concern in the Australian manufacturing landscape as volumes of migration into the country increase and the need to fill the manpower gap reverberates throughout the industry.
Australian Consolidated Milk takes on 65 new workers following plant expansion
Australian Consolidated Milk (ACM), one of Australia’s fastest growing dairy companies, has exceeded its forecast jobs growth, hiring 65 new workers since expanding its...
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