Tag: Queensland
First public hearing of multi-billion infrastructure project to be held in Canberra
The Australian Citizens Party announced that the first public hearing for Project Iron Boomerang, one of the largest infrastructure projects ever planned in Australia, will take place this week on Friday in Canberra, where senators from the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee will be meeting.
Queensland’s Ferra Engineering to expand Indian presence with new partnership
Ferra Engineering has signed a partnership agreement with Indian precision engineering company Dynamatic Technologies to enhance scale and capabilities in strategic aerospace manufacturing.
Rheinmetall begins production of first Queensland-made Boxer CRVs
Work has begun on the first locally made Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich.
Queensland Recycling Modernisation Fund to boost remanufacturing initiatives
Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Meaghan Scanlon announced the first three projects to be funded under the $40 million Queensland Recycling Modernisation Fund (QRMF), which will focus on the remanufacture of waste plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, and tyres into new commercial products.
Qld transport industry forum to highlight vehicle manufacturing plans
Queensland’s inaugural Electric Transport Industry Transformation Forum is happening today in Brisbane, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm AEST, to showcase plans and insights from battery production to vehicle manufacturing.
PPK Group to purchase material interest in PowerPlus Energy
ASX-listed PPK Group Limited has begun a series of conditional transactions to acquire a material interest in Australia-based privately owned lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy.
Qld releases plans to boost clean manufacturing opportunities in central-west region
Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning Steven Miles said Queensland has become the first region in the state to obtain a 20-year plan for the key infrastructure required to drive regional economic transformation and employment.
Climate Council report outlines green manufacturing opportunity in Queensland
A recent Climate Council report found several significant economic possibilities awaiting Queensland's industrial sector as the world moves toward a net zero emissions economy, including green manufacturing, green ammonia, and globally competitive renewable energy resources.
Vecco Group to begin producing vanadium battery in Queensland
Australia will soon house its first commercial-scale vanadium flow battery electrolyte manufacturing facility in Townsville, Queensland.
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.
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