Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies
Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states.
The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing
The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry.
Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale
Read more24 April 2025
90 percent vote ‘Yes’ to split from CFMEU
Australia will soon have a new trade union after members of the CFMEU Manufacturing Division voted overwhelmingly to leave the CFMEU.
National Secretary of the
Read more16 April 2025
Billion-dollar deal to fast-track green steel
Australia is a step closer to establishing its first ultra-low-carbon steelmaking operation, with a billion-dollar contract signed by a Sydney-based
Read more15 April 2025
Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses
Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further.
The March
Read more15 April 2025
Sunshine Coast-built catamaran makes global waves
A catamaran built using a 3D printer and carbon fibre on the Sunshine Coast is making waves globally.
The Cure 55 production catamaran Miyu, or “beautiful moon” was
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New Board for Manufacturing Skills Queensland
A new board has been announced for Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
The board will be led by April Cavanagh – an experienced Non-Executive Director and current Chair
Read more26 March 2025
3D printers the tool of choice for Martian pioneers
By Sven Bilén
Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds
Read more14 March 2025
Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries
Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace.
Federal Minister for Women Katy
Read more14 March 2025
Aussie laser weapon closer after Adelaide test
Australia is a step closer to a home-grown laser weapon after a successful test in South Australia.
In a national first, the Adelaide laboratories of QinetiQ
Read more14 March 2025