Tag: Australia
Labour productivity growth halts in latest quarterly report
The latest productivity bulletin from the Productivity Commission has revealed that labour productivity stagnated in the March quarter, with a 0.1 per cent increase in output matched by a similar rise in hours worked.
Businesses boost AI investment, embrace new IT architecture, research reveals
Companies across Australia and New Zealand are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), recognising it as a key driver of growth and innovation, according to a new survey commissioned by Schneider Electric.
Australia’s first clean energy TAFE centre to launch in WA
Western Australia is poised to become a key hub for clean energy education with the Albanese and Cook Governments investing $70.5 million over five years to establish the first TAFE Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.
Australia extends life-saving antivenom partnership with PNG
Australia is bolstering its support for Papua New Guinea's health system by renewing its partnership, which includes supplying antivenom doses and training healthcare workers, for an additional three years until 2027.
Great Wrap, Opal ANZ partner for Australian-made compostable pallet wrap
Great Wrap, a B Corp Certified material science company, has partnered with Opal, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading cardboard packaging and recycling companies, to exclusively distribute Australian-made compostable machine pallet wrap.
Markforged unveils new FX10 3D printer in Australia
Markforged has introduced its latest industrial 3D printer, the FX10, at key manufacturing centers across Australia.
Australia signs record military export contract with Germany for Boxer vehicles
Australia has sealed a manufacturing deal for 123 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles, with over 100 slated for export to the German Army, marking the country's largest foreign military export to Germany to date.
Monash’s Future Skills partners with Microsoft to shape tech education in Australia
Future Skills Monash College has teamed up with Microsoft to deliver a fresh new approach to technology education and industry partnership in Australia.
Zhik launches expanded reZHIKle program to promote wetsuit recycling
Zhik, renowned for its cutting-edge and durable wetsuits, has expanded its reZHIKle program that aims to establish a circular life cycle for Zhik products, ensuring environmentally friendly disposal methods for used wetsuits.
CEFC invests $50M to drive electric vehicle adoption in Australia
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is making a significant investment of up to $50 million in an innovative wholesale floorplan financing arrangement, in collaboration with Angle Auto Finance (AAF), to expedite Australia's transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Featured Article
Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
