GUD buys Swedish automotive lighting business
GUD Holdings has acquired European automotive lighting distribution business Rindab (RVX) for $12 million.
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2MT to make massive dragline chains in Australia
Mining wear parts maker 2MT will manufacture Columbia Steel’s dragline chain in Australia.
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Michelle Simmons wins Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Sydney quantum computing hardware manufacturer Silicon Quantum Computing’s (SQC) Michelle Simmons was named last night as the winner of the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. Professor Simmons (pictured) was recognised for creating the new field of atomic electronics which are ‘powering the transition from the digital to the quantum age’. Simmons, who has already…
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UTS Sydney opens cyber security Vault
A new facility billed as a first-of-its-kind secure collaborative research and innovation facility at the forefront of cybersecurity, data protection and defence technology has opened at he University of Technology Sydney (UTS). NSW Premier Chris Minns officially opened the UTS Vault, a Department of Defence compliant facility which enables collaboration between private sector tenants, academia…
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Insitu and Innovaero to develop unmanned aerial attack systems
Drone manufacturer Insitu Pacific (IPL) and aeronautical manufacturer Innovaero are to collaborate in the development of a long-range strike capability using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Insitu is a subsidiary of Boeing which is also building the its MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous jet aircraft, formerly known as Loyal Wingman, while Innovaero is an Australian company based…
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Lockheed Martin backs Melbourne Space Program
Lockheed Martin Australia today announced a 12-month sponsorship of the Melbourne Space Program (MSP), a not-for-profit dedicated to developing Australia’s future space leaders. Lockheed Martin Space Regional Director, Australia and New Zealand David Ball said in a statement that the partnership was part of a commitment to nurture and empower the next generation of engineers,…
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NSW doubles asbestos-related penalties to lift site safety
The New South Wales government has increased maximum fines for asbestos-related incidents to more than $2 million as it strengthens workplace laws.
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Truss maker slapped with $200k fine after death on site
Melbourne Truss has received a $200,000 fine following a fatal incident caused by unsafe work practices.
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Treasury Wine reaps benefits of premiumisation
Penfolds’ manufacturer Treasury Wine Estates is reaping the benefits of its switch out of commercial wine production to focus on expanding its sales of luxury and premium wines such as Penfolds Grange. Outgoing Chairman Paul Rayner told the company’s annual general meeting that the premiumisation trend where commercial wine sales were soft remained strong across…
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Apprenctice starts remain above pandemic levels – NCVER
Apprentice and trainee commencements appear to be returning to levels seen before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The Apprentices and trainees 2023: March quarter report shows that apprentice and trainee commencements increased steeply during the pandemic. While they have declined…
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