Tag: Victoria
Lake Boga Company boosts competitiveness with IMT equipment grant
Wattle Organic Farms of Lake Boga have produced their first packs of flow-wrapped nectarines following the investment in high-tech equipment partly sponsored by the...
Victorian Coalition Government supports Geelong’s evolution as an advanced materials hub
Victorian Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett said the Coalition Government supports Geelong’s emergence as a leading advanced materials R&D and manufacturing centre despite the...
Qantas set to close its Australian maintenance plant
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has called on Qantas to reconsider its decision to move jobs overseas following the company’s announcement that it...
Former minister Peter Reith says fracking will help Victorian manufacturing
Peter Reith, former Howard government minister, says coal seam gas fracking will knock down gas prices and would help Victorian manufacturing become more competitive.
Mr....
Victoria’s newest dairy cooperative launches new milk brand
A new brand of fresh milk from a new dairy cooperative has been launched in the market this week.
Green Pastures, the latest label to...
Workers win the battle of endurance with FMP brake pad
Workers at brake pad manufacturer FMP have emerged as winners in the exhausting battle with the company management following an all out strike.
Workers were...
Regional growth fund ensures bright future for Drouin West Timber and Truss
The Victorian Coalition Government has allotted $700,000 to help Drouin West Timber and Truss (DWTT) introduce new innovative construction methods. The financial aid will...
Victorian Businesses receive high recognition at the 2013 WorkSafe Awards
Victoria-based businesses have received high recognition for their achievements in the fields of health and safety, return to work and health and well-being across all industries at the...
Jetstar’s first Dreamliner brings jobs and investments to the Victorian economy
After five years of waiting Jetstar’s first 787-8 from Boeing has finally landed at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday. The flight came from the US...
Victorian Government invites businesses to apply for vouchers to develop use of cutting edge...
Victorian Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips is inviting companies to apply for a Technology Implementation voucher worth up $250,000 each, to develop the use...
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