Tag: Queensland
Queensland manufacturing to take centre stage at first Parliamentary Showcase
Twenty-six of Queensland’s leading manufacturers are set to showcase their capabilities at the first Parliamentary Manufacturing Showcase event to celebrate the state’s inaugural Manufacturing Month.
Qld Gov’t makes multi-million dollar investment in local bus manufacturing
The Queensland Government has announced a $134 million investment that will drive the local manufacturing of buses, creating more jobs and upskilling the state’s existing workforce.
Queensland Pacific Metals inks ILUA for Northern Hub waste gas dev’t
Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, QPM Energy (QPME), has signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the Widi Aboriginal Corporation (WAC), representing the Traditional Owners of the land.
Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme reaches seven billion milestone
Queensland’s container refund scheme dubbed Containers for Change has reached a significant milestone, seeing seven billion containers returned through the network of container refund points in less than five years of operation.
‘You can make it here’: Celebrating Manufacturing Month in Queensland
Queensland is home to a rapidly expanding manufacturing industry that employs over 180,000 people working across a wide range of sectors, such as food and beverages, advanced medication, and the production of precision aerospace components.
CDE expands with opening of new HQ for Australasian market
CDE, a provider of wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and minerals processing sectors, has established its new Australian headquarters in Queensland as part of its commitment to the local market.
Queensland teams up with Titans NRLW to bring more women into manufacturing
The Queensland government has collaborated with Gold Coast Titans NRLW team to promote the Women in Manufacturing Strategy, a state initiative aimed at attracting and retaining women in the traditionally male-dominated industry.
Queensland brings into effect new single-use plastic bans
New restrictions banning single-use plastics, including cotton buds with plastic stems and expanded polystyrene loose packaging, went into effect in Queensland, following the Palaszczuk Government's announcement on Friday.
First Manufacturing Month in Queensland to showcase the industry’s potential in series of events
Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher has launched Queensland's inaugural Manufacturing Month to draw attention to the state's leading manufacturers and feature a range of events showcasing the sector’s capabilities.
New study finds hidden lithium reserves in Australia
Researchers have mapped out potential reserves of lithium located across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, opening up new possibilities for Australia’s lithium industry.