Tag: Palaszczuk Government
Qld’s Kepnock SHS project receives funding boost to improve tech, manufacturing workshops
The new industrial design and technology facilities at Queensland’s Kepnock State High School have received a welcome funding boost, with an additional $12 million, bringing the total investment close to $22 million.
Vanadium project in North West Queensland one step closer to approval
The assessment of a proposed $242.2 million vanadium mine in North West Queensland is one step closer to the finalisation of the terms of reference for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Queensland Government announced.Â
Qld eyes Mackay as new potential home for biofutures industries
A task force was established in Queensland to look into Mackay’s potential as the future home of a new biofutures area that would house industries making products from sustainable plant-based resources.Â
Qld battery project powered up by Tesla megapack units
Multinational automotive and clean energy giant Tesla has partnered with Queensland's publicly traded CS Energy to construct one of the state's largest batteries, which will be used to store renewable energy and reinforce the state's electricity grid.
ARM Hub highlights manufacturing excellence in Queensland in its third anniversary
Cori Stewart, chief executive officer of the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub), highlighted the non-profit company’s recent accomplishments during its third anniversary on Tuesday.Â
Construction complete on Australia’s biggest solar farm in Qld
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has visited Australia's largest solar farm, located in Queensland's Western Downs region, to mark the completion of the massive project.
Queensland program to help more businesses eradicate single-use plastic
The Queensland government and Boomerang Alliance are expanding the free Plastic Free Places program to include cafes, restaurants, hotels, and tourism venues located in Southeast Queensland as part of an effort to phase out single-use plastics.Â
Queensland adds 40 to electric bus network to boost zero emission goal
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced that 40 new zero-emission buses will be rolled out in Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Redland Bay, and the Sunshine Coast throughout 2023.
Made in Queensland: Palaszczuk government commits to bus manufacturing bonanza
The Queensland government is looking to work with the local industry to create a pipeline of Queensland jobs in the bus manufacturing sector and boost the manufacturing of buses that serve Queenslanders.Â
Qld’s Manufacturing Skills Board to hold first-ever meeting
The new Board of Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is slated to meet for the first time today.Â