The New South Wales government has launched a portal for the state’s manufacturers who have offered to make or supply items during the coronavirus period.
Rio Tinto continues Pilbara operations under strict coronavirus measures
Rio Tinto has introduced strict measures at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia to combat the coronavirus.
850 submissions and counting for AMGC portal
The AMGC has received more than 850 submissions from the industry to help the sector fight COVID-19 since their national portal launch.
Coles employs 7,000 – 5,000 more needed
Coles has recruited more than 7,000 people in just two weeks to meet customer demand, providing much-needed employment opportunities.
Primero secures additional $20m contracts with Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has awarded additional contracts to Primero for the Koodaideri and Mesa K projects in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
More support for small businesses through business hotline
The federal government has expanded their business hotline to support small-and-medium businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
PMB signs deal to design batteries for defence submarines
PMB Defence and Greek enterprise Systems Sunlight S.A. have signed subcontracts to design the main storage batteries for the Attack class submarines.
Manufacturers to benefit from government stimulus packages
Retail sales are expected to boost for machine and equipment manufacturers under the federal government’s $1.3 billion stimulus package.
Australia’s top 100 manufacturers for 2020 revealed
Caltex Australia has topped the list of Australia’s leading manufacturers for 2020 for the second consecutive year.
Bendable concrete developed at Swinburne University
A new type of concrete made out of waste materials that can bend under load has been developed and patented by researchers at Swinburne.