Tag: Queensland
Queensland unveils new strategy to boost opportunities for women in manufacturing
The Queensland government has officially rolled out its Women in Manufacturing strategy, which seeks to attract and retain women in the industry.
Lansdown precinct project paves way for green NQ manufacturing hub
The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct has been deemed a prescribed project, paving the way for a significant green manufacturing hub and a new age of growth for North Queensland, as declared by Deputy Premier Steven Miles.
Construction commenced on new renewable energy and manufacturing facilities in Townsville
Work on a $17.2 million expansion of TAFE Queensland's Bohle campus has begun, comprising two new renewable energy and advanced manufacturing training and skills facilities.
GRT secures $100,000 Qld grant to commercialise dust control solution
Engineering company Global Road Technology (GRT) has received $100,000 in funding from the Queensland government to boost the company’s commercialisation efforts for its innovative dust control solution.
Queensland manufacturer Ferra Engineering to cater to more global giants
Ferra Engineering, a company based in Brisbane, is poised to manufacture more precision parts for global giants, such as Boeing, after receiving backing from the Queensland government.
Medicinal cannabis manufacturer Cannatrek launches new site in Victoria
Australian medicinal company Cannatrek has opened a new manufacturing site in Greater Shepparton after receiving support through the Victorian government’s Regional Jobs Fund.
Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that the state's engineering industry is experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics.
Queensland’s $1B pipeline project to unlock jobs in renewable hydrogen, manufacturing
More jobs in renewable hydrogen and manufacturing are expected to be created in Central Queensland, with the construction of a new $983 million water pipeline that will run from Fitzroy to Gladstone.
ARM Hub taps additive manufacturing in spinal cord injury tech dev’t
Australia-based Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has collaborated with various organisations to provide its expertise in design, additive manufacturing, and robotics for the Spinal Life Australia (SLA) project in an effort to increase remote care solutions for people with disability.
Qld teams up with University of the Sunshine Coast to boost business planning initiative
The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
