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Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, October 13 – October 17, 2025

Manufacturing NewsBy Brent Balinski October 20, 2025

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Former Queensland premier appointed chair of Advanced Materials and Battery Council Industry lobby group the Advanced Materials and Battery Council (AMBC) has rejigged its leadership team, with former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (pictured) appointed its new chair. In a statement Monday,…

Queensland to get 200 locally-made diesel buses

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter December 7, 2023

The Queensland government has named Scania Australia and Volvo Group Australia as the preferred builders for 200 new rail replacement buses. In a statement on Thursday morning, the government said an initial $133.8 million would be invested to make these buses locally, with Volgren to build 165 Euro 6 diesel buses on Volvo chassis and…

Queensland quantum strategy shoots for the stars

Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

A new strategy to support the continued growth of the quantum technology industry has been launched by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during her CEDA State of the State address. The strategy leverages Queensland’s research and fabrication capabilities across quantum and other related technologies such as semiconductors, superconductors, photonics, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), for industry sectors…

Next stop bus manufacture for Queensland

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts September 13, 2023

The Queensland government aims to stimulate bus manufacturing in the state, committing an initial $134 million to build 200 buses as part of a new Queensland built bus fleet. The sector, disappointed with a decision by Brisbane City Council to build its new Metro bus fleet overseas, is now set for a procurement process run…

Queensland export awards finalists announced

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter July 26, 2023

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…

Queensland announces progress on two of 50 planned hydrogen projects

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts July 17, 2023

By Peter Roberts The Queensland government has celebrated further progress on two of what the state says are two of more than 50 green hydrogen projects currently underway across the state. The progress in Queensland, and other states, confirms that exports of green hydrogen and ammonia promise a new commodities boon, though this time of…

Downer’s $4.6 billion train manufacturing contract

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter July 1, 2023

Engineering group Downer has signed a $4.6 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver new suburban trains, returning train manufacturing to the Maryborough region, under the landmark Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. The contract will deliver 65 passenger trains, for use on the South East Queensland rail network, and support 800 jobs in construction and manufacturing.…

Queensland earmarks $245 million for critical minerals

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts June 27, 2023

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled a Queensland Critical Mineral Strategy backed by $245 million in funding at the World Mining Congress in Brisbane today. The new strategy positions Queensland as a global leader in delivering the critical minerals the world needs to move to a net-zero emissions future, according to a statement. Queensland has…

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