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Home-grown manufacturing to receive major new boost in Qld
The Queensland Government is set to provide a boost to home-grown manufacturing and attract new business to the state with an expansion of the Made in Queensland program.
Manufacturing milestone as Victoria’s G Class trams hit production in Dandenong
Manufacturing for Melbourne's first G Class trams is officially underway at Alstom’s factory in Dandenong, signalling a new chapter in public transport for Victorians.
JP Morgan: Global manufacturing decline persists as new orders shrink for fourth month
The global manufacturing sector faced continued contraction in October, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline as the industry grapples with reduced new orders, job losses, and strained supply chains.
ICN Victoria’s 40-year legacy powering Victoria’s industries and jobs pipeline
ICN Victoria marked its 40th anniversary on 22 October 2024, celebrating four decades of supporting local businesses through supply chain intelligence and facilitating connections between government and industry.
Finalists announced for 62nd Australian Export Awards
The finalists for the 62nd Australian Export Awards have been announced, recognising 88 national finalists who excelled in export achievements across various sectors.
Tasmanian gov’t unveils Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2028
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled the Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2028, aiming to boost the state's $2 billion advanced manufacturing sector.
Victoria’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates excellence and gender equity initiative launch
Victoria's manufacturing industry took the spotlight at the 22nd Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, where the government announced a new initiative, Making it Equal: Victoria’s Women in Manufacturing Strategy, to promote gender equity in the sector.
Australia’s hydrogen future takes shape with $65M park near Wodonga
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) has hailed the beginning of construction on the $65.46 million Hydrogen Park Murray Valley near Wodonga
Australian wind tower manufacturing could create over 4,300 jobs, report finds
Australia could create over 4,300 quality direct jobs by manufacturing its own wind towers instead of relying on imports, according to new research from the Centre for Future Work.
Urgent policy action needed to secure future of Australia’s aluminium industry, report finds
The Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry report, commissioned by the Australian Aluminium Council, has outlined how the sector—one of the few globally with a complete mine-to-market supply chain—generates more than AUD 18 billion annually and provides over 20,700 direct and 55,000 indirect jobs.