Tag: Queensland Government
New QBuild Cairns facility to boost manufacturing for homes in Queensland
The Queensland Government announced that dozens of apprentices are gearing up to utilise Cairns’ newest Rapid Accommodation and Apprenticeship Centre (RAAC), dedicated to constructing more residences for Queenslanders in need.
Qld’s Wambo Wind farm expands, doubling capacity for clean energy
The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to nearly double the capacity of the Wambo Wind farm located in the southwest region of the state in a move towards bolstering renewable energy infrastructure.
Qld startup Lava Blue spearheads manufacturing innovation in battery industry
The Queensland Government is actively advancing its goal to establish the state as the battery industry capital of Australia, with startup Lava Blue poised to expand its Predictive Research into Speciality Materials (PRiSM) centre focused on manufacturing advancements.
Qld’s Containers for Change Scheme hits new heights with record returns
Queensland's pioneering Containers for Change Scheme reached a milestone in January, setting a new monthly record with 175,805,461 containers returned for refund and recycling.
Qld boosts Gold Coast business growth with manufacturing investment
Gold Gourmet Foods, a food manufacturer based in the Gold Coast, is set to expand its operations and workforce following a substantial investment from the Queensland Government.
Queensland injects $1.9M into Business Growth Fund for 28 firms
The Queensland Government is injecting $1.9 million into 28 businesses spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns in a bid to foster growth and development across the Sunshine State,
Cashcor Engineering secures Qld’s IPP aid to bolster manufacturing supply chains
Cashcor Engineering, a Cairns-based company, is set to deliver a jobs boost to Far North Queensland and significantly bolster local manufacturing supply chains through funding from the Queensland Government’s Industry Partnership Program (IPP).
Qld advances local manufacturing with 200 rail replacement buses
The Queensland Government announced the preferred manufacturers for the construction of 200 rail replacement buses, aiming to strengthen the local manufacturing sector in the region.
Coles, CleanCo partnership lights the way for a sustainable Christmas
Publicly-owned energy company CleanCo has joined forces with Australian retailer Coles to fulfil 95 per cent of its electricity needs in Queensland as the festive season approaches and millions of Queenslanders gear up for Christmas celebrations.
Queensland Train Manufacturing Program attracts $30M additional investment
Queensland's initiative to bring back train manufacturing within the state is gaining momentum with a $30 million investment from Hyundai Rotem, a partner of Downer.
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
