Research points way to make solar cells more efficient
A team led by Monash University and Wuhan University of Technology researchers has announced a breakthrough they say could help boost the efficiency of so-called tandem solar cells.
QLD unveils $2b renewables and hydrogen boost
By Joseph Brookes The Queensland government has announced a $2 billion renewables and hydrogen fund, quadrupling its previous clean energy commitment in a bid to attract more industries to the state and create jobs as part of the Covid-19 recovery. The boost comes as the Queensland Labor government begins work on its own 10-year energy…
Three FNQ manufacturers awarded $930,000 in Manufacturing Hubs grants
Three far north Queensland businesses have been awarded a total of $930,000 in grants through the state government’s Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program. The funding will help create a claimed 142 new jobs at the three companies, which produce cleaning chemicals, high-tech signage, and steel products. Northern Chemicals was awarded $127,590 for a new 2000-litre ribbon…
Applications sought for grants of up to $150,000 through Activate program
The Innovative Manufacturing CRC is inviting applications for its Activate program, which offers grants between $50,000 and $150,000 to support SME projects running between six and 12 months.
South Australian craft producers toast $47 million pay day
Melbourne-based drinks business Mighty Craft has announced plans to buy South Australian producers Adelaide Hills Distillery, Mismatch Brewing and Hills Cider in a deal worth $47 million.
Why Australia needs refineries and plastics manufacturers for a circular plastics future
With twin problems facing us – climate change and poor circularity of materials – Australia is blessed with the unique potential to cut its emissions by reprocessing and recirculating plastics at scale. By Helen Millicer.
Lendlease to build $101 million facilities for defence vehicles in Brisbane
Lendlease has been a awarded a contract to lead a $101.1 million construction of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters at Brisbane’s Gallipoli Barracks.
The ‘second quantum revolution’ is almost here. We need to make sure it benefits the many, not the few
How do we stop ourselves blundering into a quantum age without due forethought? How do we tackle the societal problems posed by quantum technologies, while nations and companies race to develop them?
Darling Downs business group in regional manufacturing hub push
A local business lobby group is making the case for the Darling Downs as a regional manufacturing hub, citing existing strength in machinery production and positive sentiment around reshoring.
QLD govt commits $20m to vaccine manufacturer
A new vaccine manufacturing facility could be built in Brisbane next year after the Queensland government committed to investing up to $20 million into a “bench to bedside” medical innovation organisation eying a manufacturing and testing expansion in Brisbane.