The Queensland government has secured the rights to host the AusBiotech International Conference in 2026 and 2027, making the announcement at this year’s event at Melbourne on Thursday. Deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie said at the AusBiotech 2025 International Conference that the events would be held on the Gold Coast in 2026 and in Brisbane in…
Nominations have opened for the state government’s Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards 2026, which recognises outstanding female apprentices in the Queensland manufacturing workforce. The two awards on offer are: Leading Apprentice Award winner ($10,000 prize); and The Highly Commended Apprentice Award for the runner-up ($5,000 prize) “These awards are about celebrating the trailblazing women leading…
Queensland Manufacturing Month, an initiative that began in 2023, will again feature events held around the state over September. According to a statement from the Queensland government on Monday, the program includes regional networking events to connect local manufacturers, Women in Manufacturing breakfasts in Moreton Bay, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay, and other events promoting “innovation…
The Queensland government has appointed 11 “industry titans” to its newly-formed Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council, which held its initial meeting this week. According to a statement from manufacturing minister Dale Last (pictured) on Tuesday, “QMAC” will provide “strategic advice and real-world knowledge” in service of growing and diversifying the industry, “with the aim of driving…
The Queensland government says it will establish a new Manufacturing Hub in Toowoomba, following a funding allocation of $10 million in last week’s state budget. No opening date was given in the update on Tuesday. The statement from manufacturing minister Dale Last said the Toowoomba hub will “soon begin working with local manufacturers to strengthen…
The PhosOne joint venture between North West Phosphate (NWP) and Sibanye-Stillwater (SSW) has been awarded prescribed project status by the Queensland government, which says it is expected “to generate $1.4 billion in economic value”. In a statement on Friday, the state government described PhosOne as a pit-to-production venture capable of creating 490 jobs in construction…
Titomic signs collaboration agreement with DNV Last week cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic announced a strategic collaboration agreement with DNV, an assurance and risk management provider. According to a statement from Titomic, it will advance Titomic’s efforts to obtain certifications for its coating and repair technologies across the oil and gas and maritime sectors,…
Greensteel shares picture of planned plant for Whyalla “We are excited to share a rendering of our vision for Greensteel Australia’s state-of-the-art and ultra-low-carbon steelmaking plant for Whyalla, subject to necessary approvals” shared Greensteel in an update on Linkedin on Tuesday. The render (pictured above) was accompanied by a message restating that the company has…
Nourish Ingredients, CABIO Biotech claim world first in precision fermentation fats Canberra-based food technology company Nourish Ingredients and its China-based partner, CABIO Biotech, have announced a major milestone. According to a statement on Wednesday, successful completion of the first commercial production of Tastilux, a “potent meaty fat”, is “a breakthrough in precision fermentation” and makes…
The new state government has said it will increase funding to the Made in Queensland grant program by $5 million per year. According to its website, MiQ has been running since 2017 and currently provides matched funding worth $50,000 to $2.5 million per grant. “Make it in Queensland” was allocated $25 million in the June…