Applications Open For CSIRO ‘Innovate to Grow’ Program
16 April 24
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, 10-week, online program that can help them turn an idea into an R&D opportunity
READ MOREHVIA Facilitates Minister’s Visit to Robuk Engineering
16 April 24
HVIA facilitated a recent site visit by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown, to member company Robuk Engineering
READ MORENSW Govt Unveils Net Zero Manufacturing Grants
28 February 24
The NSW Government has announced $275 million in grants under the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, to secure NSW as the place to develop and manufacture clean technology and create new jobs in the process
READ MOREAutomotive Skills Alliance’s Advisory Panel Gets to Work
28 February 24
The first meeting of the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance’s Automotive Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel took place last week, bringing together members to discuss the latest industry research, projects, and initial Workforce Plan for 202
READ MORENew Volvo Models Set For Local Production Mid-2024
30 January 24
The first of a new range of heavy-duty models unveiled this week in Sweden will start rolling off Volvo Trucks’ Wacol assembly line mid-2024
READ MOREQld Rejects Plan To Extend Electrical Licensing To EV’s
23 January 24
The Queensland Government has rejected a proposal to extend the electrical licensing framework to cover electric vehicle
READ MOREStrategy Relaxes Labour Market Test For Overseas Workers
19 December 23
The Government's new Migration Strategy contains significant wins for employers, including relaxation of the Labour Market Test and a new Skills in Demand visa that may include truck drivers
READ MOREPartnership To Underpin Growth Of Hydrogen Skills Set
19 December 23
Hyzon Motors Australia and the Kangan Institute have joined forces to develop an innovative Hydrogen Education and Training Precinct that will support local learning, training, and modern manufacturing
READ MOREHVIA Calls For ZEV Case Studies for Inaugural TruckShowX
8 November 23
HVIA is seeking expressions of interest from members keen to present at the inaugural TruckShowX 2024 zero-emissions trucking event to be held May 13-15, 2024 at Cape Schanck in Victoria
READ MOREBRE Engineers Growth With New Cutting Edge Facility
1 November 23
HVIA member Bruce Rock Engineering last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Forrestfield WA
READ MORECourse Aims To Lift Completion Rate Of Female Apprentices
1 November 23
Heavy commercial vehicle tradesperson-turned-life coach, mentor and industry ambassador Louise Azzopardi is offering a new coaching program that aims to tackle the high non-completion rate of female apprentices
READ MORETransport Equip Manufacturers Lead Rise In Aug Turnover
12 October 23
Manufacturing recorded a 6.4 per cent rise in monthly turnover, the highest of any industry sector, with transport equipment manufacturers a key contributor.
READ MOREWhite Paper Outlines Measures To Build Future Workforce
27 September 23
An employment white paper released this week by Federal Treasury details ambitious measures to build Australia’s future workforce, including those required to enable the transport industry’s transition to net-zero.
READ MOREMachinery/Equipment Manufacturing Sector Contracts
13 September 23
Australia’s downstream manufacturing sector – including machinery and equipment – contracted in August
READ MOREFactory tour gives Lord Mayor insights into HV manufacturing
23 August 23
The Drake Group shared its views on how to encourage growth and innovation in the local manufacturing industry during a recent visit by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
READ MOREGateway to Industry Work placements Employers Guide
26 May 20
The Gateway to Industry Schools program is addressing the skills shortage issue by investing and creating talent pipelines in high schools.
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