Tag: infrastructure
Alstom to manufacture 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains in Ballarat
Following a new partnership with the Victorian Government, Alstom will design and build 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains that will replace Melbourne’s Comeng fleet.
The...
Labor’s plan for $15 billion ‘reconstruction fund’ to promote post-pandemic manufacturing economy
Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
A Labor government would set up a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund to promote manufacturing in Australia’s post pandemic economy.
The...
A double rum… but not as we know it
Media Release
Two iconic Queensland manufacturers have responded magnificently to the COVID-19 crisis to ensure a supply of much-needed hand sanitiser for the state.
Minister for...
DSI Underground Australia to acquire Fero Group
DSI Underground Australia has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the family-owned Fero Group, a leading supplier of of products and services to...
BHP to invest A$350m in Olympic Dam
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced that it plans to modernise its Olympic Dam operations in South Australia.
In a statement issued last week, the...
QRC welcomes $5bn infrastructure initiative for Northern Australia in 2015 Budget
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) – the not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources – has welcomed the...
$33bn initiative to create 21st century jobs and a skilled economy
Premier Denis Napthine yesterday unveiled a $33 billion initiative which is expected to create 200,000 jobs and provide training for nearly one million Victorians.
According...
Small businesses in Victoria will benefit from 2014–15 State Budget
Minister for Small Business Russell Northe revealed that the Coalition Government’s strong economic management is set to deliver numerous major projects that will boost...
Latest national Clarius Skills Indicator shows housing and national infrastructure to absorb engineer glut
The May 2014 national Clarius Skills Indicator, which is the only measure of supply and demand of skilled labour in Australia, based on ABS,...
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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.
