The annual NSW Export Awards, delivered by the Export Council of Australia in partnership with the NSW government, have opened for nominations. The awards are in their 63rd year. This year cover 14 national-level categories and four specific to NSW, with national category winners going on to the Australian Export Awards, to be held on…
CSIRO has launched a new R&D grant program, offering mining and manufacturing SMEs (fewer than 200 employees) specialising in graphite between $10,000 and $50,000 per project as well as access to facilities and expertise. In a statement on Friday, the nation’s scientific agency said the grant opportunity’s focus is on “accelerat[ing] the growth of the…
Eighty-eight finalists – each a winner at their state or territory export awards – have been named for the Australian Export Awards, with winners to be announced at a November 20 gala dinner event. In a statement on Tuesday, federal trade minister Don Farrell said the field for the upcoming awards collectively employed over 24,300…
Crusader Caravans is set for a bumper hot summer – announcing five new ranges and an expansion of export sales into the US market. Operating under the guidance of the business advisory Mawson Group, Crusader Caravans has retained a healthy balance sheet, strong order and production figures, according to a statement. This has seen and…
Tasmanian whiskey distiller Lark Distilling has reported a rare hiccup in sales in the quarter ended 31 December 2023. The company reported net sales revenue for the quarter was $4.2 million, down $1.1 million compared to the previous corresponding period. The rare drop in sales was driven by lower limited release product releases in domestic…
Submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming annual Australian Defence Sales Catalogue, a publication running since 2017 and promoting defence industry businesses to international clients. According to a statement from defence industry minister Pat Conroy on Wednesday, the 2023 edition featured a record-breaking 250-plus export-ready products and services. The 2024 edition will be available…
Australian wine exports were down by volume and value over the last financial year, according to Wine Australia’s Australian Wine Export Report, released on Thursday. Exports declined 10 per cent by value to $1.87 billion and 1 per cent by volume to 621 million litres, according to the figures. The US market “is experiencing structural…
Finalists for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2023 have been announced at an event at Frosty Boy’s factory on the Gold Coast. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and trade minister Cameron Dick were at the announcement at the company’s Yatala site on Wednesday. This year 43 companies will contest 15 categories, with the Queensland Exporter of…
