Tag: Queensland
Food packaging misconceptions make food waste problem worse – says RMIT research
A new study led by RMIT researchers has revealed that the majority of Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste even though the true problem lies in people's knowledge of how packaging might help prevent food waste.
Edify Energy establishes int’l partnership to produce green hydrogen in Queensland
Australia-based Edify Energy has ventured into a partnership with German company Siemens Energy Global to construct a green hydrogen production facility in Queensland.
New $180m contract to bolster Australia’s anti-ship missile capability
The Federal Government has pledged $180 million over the next five years to modernise anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal Australian Navy ships.
L3Harris Micreo to manufacture new explosive ordnance disposal robots
The Albanese Government has inked a $46 million contract with Queensland-based L3Harris Micreo to manufacture up to 80 new explosive ordnance disposal robots for Australia’s sailors, soldiers and aviators.
Qld gov’t to rebuild Qbuild initiative that supports modern homes manufacturing
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that publicly owned QBuild has received the green light to double its own trades-based workers – growing QBuild to 1,000 tradies and apprentices by 2026.
Coles opens Australia’s first automated distribution centre in Queensland
Supermarket giant Coles has opened its first Australian Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere as part of a $1 billion effort to strengthen its supply chain.
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.
Queensland opens nominations for 2023 Export Awards
The Queensland government has officially launched the 2023 Queensland Export Awards to honour the state’s best exporters across various categories from agribusiness to professional services and manufacturing.
CEFC invests $75 million in new Queensland C&D recycling facility
The CEFC has announced the allocation of $75 million in debt finance to help develop Queensland’s upcoming flagship construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Pinkenba.
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.
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