Tag: supply chain

The Grafton timber factory, operated by Big River Group, has inaugurated a significant upgrade poised to enhance the production of top-tier timber products for the construction industry statewide.

The NSW Government has pledged to kick off the procurement process for replacements of the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains by March 2027, with a focus on achieving a 50 per cent domestic manufacturing rate within the contract.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed a significant injection of $1 billion in funding to catalyse the development of domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capabilities across the entire supply chain.

The Australian Government's Capacity Investment Scheme aims to enhance local participation in renewable energy, but concerns over unclear criteria raise doubts about its effectiveness in stimulating domestic manufacturing and job creation, Weld Australia said in a news release.

End Food Waste Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Bananas Growers’ Council, Melons Australia, and the wider horticulture industry, has launched a comprehensive nationwide strategy aimed at salvaging fresh produce and slashing Australia’s food waste by 2030.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited announced the reception of a non-binding and conditional Letter of Interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM), outlining a debt funding package of up to USD 600 million (AUD 923 million) for the construction and execution phase of the Dubbo Project, focusing on rare earths and critical minerals.

The Australian Space Agency has allocated funding under its Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants program to support the development of an Australian aerospace-grade Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the critical minerals industry to apply for a 10-week online program, which champions innovation accessibility for Australian businesses.

Warle Construction, an Indigenous construction company based in the Northern Territory, is pioneering the development of IKEA-inspired houses aimed at tackling housing affordability and availability issues.