Round two winners of WA regional grants program announced
A digital welding platform for an earthmoving attachment manufacturer is among projects being assisted through round two of the WA government’s Regional Economic Development program.
NW Tasmania fish food factory to begin commissioning next month
The BioMar Australia aqua feed mill in Tasmania’s north-west is on schedule to open in April, according to the company, with the site to employ 55 and have an annual capacity of 110,000 tonnes. The Advocate reports that commissioning at the Wesley Vale site is expected to begin “dry commissioning” in February, running machinery and…
Randall wine empire moves into Australia’s Riverland
Wine baron Warren Randall has purchased his first vineyard in Australia’s largest grape growing region, the latest target in a string of acquisitions aimed to fuel his booming Chinese sales.
Carbon Revolution discusses expansion plans
Recently-listed carbon fibre wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution (ASX: CBR) is on track to become profitable this year, increase annualised production to 32,000 units by June, and grow its workforce to 1,000 “within the next three to five years.”
Compostable cucumber wrap adapts to new industries
A fully compostable shrink-wrap developed in South Australia for cucumbers is being adopted by other food sectors and a global airline.
Hydrogen can cause steel to tank. New Australian research offers a solution
University of Sydney researchers have shown the way for new steel alloy designs to combat brittleness caused by exposure to hydrogen.
What employers need to know: the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
Amid thick bushfire smoke in cities including Canberra and Melbourne, employers need to consider their legal obligations.
Australian Wine Research Institute appoints new leader
A Tasmanian farmer turned viticulturist has been appointed as the next managing director of the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide, South Australia.
Big players add rocket fuel to growing South Australian space industry
South Australia’s space industry has grown from infancy to adolescence in the 12 months since it was announced that the Australian Space Agency would be headquartered in Adelaide.
Implementation plans released for munitions and defence apparel
The federal government has released the first of its Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plans.