Tag: Tasmania
Tasmania’s traditional Chinese medicine research hub receives funding boost
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has secured additional funding for its research hub dedicated to exploring the cultivation of traditional Chinese herbs in the region.
Incat Tasmania partners with DFDS to design next-gen electric-hybrid ferry
Incat Tasmania announced its collaboration with Danish Shipping and Logistics Company DFDS to conduct a design study for a state-of-the-art electric-hybrid ferry.
Victorian gov’t surpasses target with over 760,000 new jobs created
Victoria continues to spearhead Australia's economic recovery, showcasing robust job creation and sustained growth, according to recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Tasmania’s renewable energy sector gets boost with launch of REAP initiative
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a plan dubbed, “The Renewable Energy Approval Pathway (REAP),” aimed at streamlining the approvals process for new renewable energy projects.
Tasmania eyes diversifying workforce in mining, minerals processing sector
The Tasmanian government has launched the Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint and Roadmap, which aims to attract more women and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to the mining and minerals processing sector.
Tasmania’s Bell Bay to become hub for $70M hydrogen initiative
The Australian Government has committed to a $70 million investment in developing the Bell Bay hydrogen hub in Northern Tasmania.
Tasmania invests $1 million to boost regional jobs, waste mgmt
The Tasmanian Government is allocating up to $1 million in grants to support the state's smaller waste operators in reporting waste data from July 2024.
Tasmanian trade mission opens doors to USA manufacturing ventures in 2024
The Department of State Growth is spearheading a significant trade and investment mission to the western seaboard of the USA in April 2024, aligning with the Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2019 - 2025, which identifies the region as a priority market for broad engagement.
Tasmania invests big in skills and training with $285M agreement
The Tasmanian Government has officially joined the recently established National Skills Agreement (NSA), unlocking access to nearly $285 million in Commonwealth funding to support initiatives in the region.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.