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Victoria launches new skills plan to guide training sector over next 3 years
The Victorian government has released a new report outlining its outlook and plans for the state’s skills and training sector over the next three years.Â
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.Â
Western Australian leaders launch mission to boost tourism and trade with Japan
Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, alongside representatives from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC), are set to embark on a significant mission to Japan to promote tourism, trade, and local job growth.
NSW launches new micro-skills to bolster net zero transition efforts
TAFE NSW is launching eight new micro-skills related to renewable energy as part of the New South Wales government’s commitment to reskill NSW and boost the economy’s transition to net zero.Â
South Australia’s $122M Economic Recovery Fund targets manufacturing innovation
The South Australian government announced that the inaugural stage of the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF), totalling $122 million, commences today, with a particular emphasis on the development of manufacturing innovation and regional tourism infrastructure.
Manufacturing giant Kimberly-Clark Australia adds employees to Quarter Century Club
South Australian manufacturer Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) has inducted 45 employees into its Quarter Century Club, recognising them for 25 years or more of service at the company’s Millicent Mill.Â
SA’s training capabilities receive $2.29B boost through National Skills Agreement
The Federal and South Australian governments are investing up to $2.29 billion in the state’s local skills training as part of the recently ratified landmark National Skills Agreement.Â
South West projects to benefit from RED grants funding to foster jobs, industry growth
Seven projects in the South West region of Australia are set to receive a total of $562,602 in funding as part of Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
NSW’s emission reduction targets set in stone with new climate bill
The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, aiming to enshrine legal emissions reduction objectives and establish an independent Net Zero Commission.
Visy’s $175 million advanced box factory opens in Queensland
Visy, a packaging and resource recovery company, has inaugurated its cutting-edge corrugated cardboard box factory in Hemmant, Queensland.
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Can AI reshape safety for Australia’s steel mills?
Over the past decade, more than 1,850 workers have lost their lives to traumatic injuries in Australian workplaces. Even more alarming, over 1.1 million workers have filed serious compensation claims for injuries resulting in more than a week of lost work time. That is approximately one in every 12 workers facing significant workplace injuries.
