AdBlue shortage could be avoided if small manufacturers had capacity to access government contracts
If we want to be able to deal with future emergencies, current pandemics, and ongoing changes in climate, as well as trade wars (think China), we need a manufacturing sector that is flexible, innovative, efficient and bigger, writes Peter Strong.
Grants of up to $25,000 available for food and drinks manufacturers’ power bills. Here’s what SMEs need to know
The federal government has announced grants of up to $25,000 for small and medium businesses in the $132.7 billion food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Behind the scenes: The small businesses that power the Melbourne Cup
Small businesses working behind the scenes of this year’s Melbourne Cup are ecstatic the event is going ahead with a crowd of thousands of fans.
Aussie-founded bag brand Crumpler collapses into administration amid ongoing lockdowns
Bag brand Crumpler has filed for voluntary administration after ongoing lockdowns and store closures have pushed the business to collapse.
SPC becomes first Aussie business to make COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for 450 workers
The direction of Victorian food processor SPC for 450 staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 could lead to Australia’s first test case over what’s considered a frontline worker.
COVID has wreaked havoc on Aussie manufacturing. Here’s why supporting the SME sector will help
Australia's manufacturing sector is growing. However, the current approach isn’t working — and the pandemic has made this painfully clear.
Sensors, rockets, and quantum tech: Four companies share $14 million in space manufacturing government grants
Q-CTRL, Romar Engineering, Titomic, and SPEE3D will use the grant funding to scale for both the domestic and international markets.
Regional family business legend David Haymes dies aged 77
A respected member of Ballarat's business community, David Haymes, has passed away. He was the face of Haymes Paint for more than 50 years.
From Gerry Harvey’s empire to Culture Kings’ streetwear: Here are the retailers topping this year’s Rich List
Aussie retailers and manufacturers are giving mining, property and tech billionaires a run for their money on this year's Rich List.
Naval Group opens EOIs to purchase local equipment from SMEs for new Attack Class shipyard
Naval Group Australia chief executive John Davis said the organisation was targeting small and medium Australian businesses for the purchases.
Australian-made paper purchases drop across government departments, a move that “undermines a COVID-19 economic recovery”
The union representing Australia’s paper industry has complained about a 30% decrease in local paper purchases by the federal government during COVID-19.
“Another chance to get it right”: Why Whyalla needs to focus on more than steelworks after the collapse of Greensill
OneSteel Manufacturing, which runs Whyalla’s steelworks, was hit with windup applications following the collapse of major financier Greensill Capital.
