Tag: Victoria
Victoria powers ahead with new wind farms in Moyne Shire
Victoria has taken a step forward in its renewable energy journey with the opening of two new wind farms, including one of the largest in the state.
Skilled workforce crisis spurs call for apprenticeship incentive boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised alarm bells over a concerning 38 per cent drop in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in the four months from July to October 2024, compared to the same period the previous year.
Victoria’s SEC leads the charge with $370M solar farm investment
The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has taken another significant step toward reshaping Victoria’s energy landscape with its second major investment.
Victoria backs local manufacturers in push for net zero
Victoria’s journey toward a net-zero future is advancing with the government’s new investment in local manufacturers, empowering them to create essential components for renewable energy infrastructure.
Manufacturing milestone as Victoria’s G Class trams hit production in Dandenong
Manufacturing for Melbourne's first G Class trams is officially underway at Alstom’s factory in Dandenong, signalling a new chapter in public transport for Victorians.
CSIRO launches facility to bring printed flexible solar tech to market
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has inaugurated a $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, aimed at accelerating the transition of its groundbreaking printed flexible solar technology from laboratory development to real-world applications.
ICN Victoria’s 40-year legacy powering Victoria’s industries and jobs pipeline
ICN Victoria marked its 40th anniversary on 22 October 2024, celebrating four decades of supporting local businesses through supply chain intelligence and facilitating connections between government and industry.
Coles expands automated grocery ops with second fulfilment centre
Coles has opened its second state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centre in Wetherill Park, NSW, bolstering its tech-driven supply chain strategy, with the launch attended by Minister Chris Bowen, Chairman James Graham, and CEO Leah Weckert.
RMIT’s coffee concrete debuts in Victoria’s Big Build
An innovative development from RMIT University has been successfully utilised in a major infrastructure project, marking an advancement in sustainable construction practices.
Victorian government boosts defence supply chain with $827K in grants
The Victorian Government has announced the latest recipients of its Supply Chain Uplift Program (SCUP) grants, providing $827,000 in funding to 13 Victorian businesses to strengthen their competitiveness in the defence sector.
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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.
