Australia’s manufacturing sector shrinks in June
Activity in Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to shrink last month due to the renewed strength of the dollar, which increases import competition and hurts...
Victorian research capitalises on therapeutic foods market
A new government-supported research could help boost Victoria’s export economy by capitalising on the growing trend toward therapeutic foods.
Elizabeth Ross, a bioscientist with the...
Australian Industry Group welcomes carbon tax repeal
Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox has welcomed the repeal of Carbon Tax but urged the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to...
Sheet metal manufacturer acquires million dollar machine as part of its expansion project
The world’s fastest sheet metal processing machine was unveiled at the expansion of a Tasmanian manufacturing business last week, defying the slowdown of the...
Veggie grower Houston’s Farm receives $250,000 grant from Tasmanian Government
Vegetable grower Houston’s Farm from Cambridge, Tasmania is the recipient of a $228,000 grant from the Tasmanian Government, according to a news release.
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Grant to help Tasmanian company acquire its own 3D printer and CNC machine
Status Technologies in Ulverstone, Tasmania has received a $185,000 grant from the Tasmanian Government Innovation and Investment Fund (TGIIF) to help the business expand...
Victoria to begin trial processing of kangaroo meat for pet food
Victoria will begin trial arrangements for the processing of kangaroo meat for pet food as processors show interest in making productive use of what...
Keeping Holden investment in Australia is Industry Minister Carr’s top priority
Industry and Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has reassured members of the Australian manufacturing industry that keeping Holden in Australia is his first priority,...
Study shows gas market suffers from regulatory restrictions
The Australian Government has released its latest review of the gas market which shows that it possesses the capacity to supply natural gas to...
AMWU welcomes PM Rudd’s shipbuilding plans, calls on Coalition to match Labor’s policy
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s announcement that they will fast-track the construction of two new Navy supply...
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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.
