State opportunities
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Iconic Melbourne guitar maker set to grow
First 5000 | August 1, 2018Australia’s most iconic guitar manufacturer is set to create jobs and boost its business thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Future Industries Manufacturing Program.
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Victoria vies to become top Aussie tourist destination
First 5000 | July 21, 2018Victoria is catching up with New South Wales when it comes to attracting international tourist dollars.
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Boost for WA premium food and beverage producers
First 5000 | July 20, 2018Three Western Australian premium food and beverage producers will receive $120,000 in grants to help expand their business operations and create more employment opportunities in the agrifood industry.
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METRONET industry briefing showcases opportunities in W.A.
First 5000 | July 19, 2018The Federal and Western Australian Governments are getting on with the job of building WA’s integrated transport plan, METRONET, with the local construction industry being briefed on the first major package of works.
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New Latrobe Valley manufacturing cluster announced
First 5000 | July 19, 2018Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll visited Safetech in Moe to announce the new Latrobe Valley Manufacturing Cluster – part of a $5 million state-wide initiative to create jobs and help regional manufacturers prosper.
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Queensland invites innovators to solve some ‘quirky’ problems
First 5000 | July 14, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has challenged Queensland businesses to identify digital solutions for issues ranging from monitoring the health of local communities to devising new navigational tools and measuring the age of fish.
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Victoria puts local businesses first
First 5000 | July 10, 2018The Andrews Government has proposed new laws to the State Parliament that will prioritise local workers and businesses for sub-contracting work on major Victorian projects.
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Innovation grants announced in W.A.
First 5000 | July 7, 2018Six projects will share $430,000 over the next year in innovation grants provided by the West Australian state government’s $16.7 million New Industries Fund.
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Brisbane breakthrough in virtual reality
First 5000 | June 30, 2018A Brisbane tech company has developed a system that’s tipped to improve the world of virtual reality, following a grant from the Palaszczuk Government.
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A new pearl in the NSW oyster industry
First 5000 | June 28, 2018Deputy NSW Premier John Barilaro, and State Transport Minister Andrew Constance have announced an equity investment of $3.3 million in Australia’s Oyster Coast (AOC) – a group of Australia’s leading oyster growers based on the NSW South Coast.
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Monkeystack delivers digital success for South Australia
First 5000 | June 19, 2018South Australian animation and interactive design studio Monkeystack is investing in the next generation of animators, creatives and programmers.
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W.A. Industry Link rolls out to regions
First 5000 | June 17, 2018The WA Industry Link Regional Roadshow to connect regional businesses with Local Content Advisers will run throughout the state in June and July to encourage SMEs to compete for state government tenders.
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Breaking down borders for Victoria’s SMEs
First 5000 | June 16, 2018The Andrews Government has announced a new project to simplify cross-border regulations and make it easier for Victorian SMEs in the hospitality, taxi, heavy vehicle and trade sectors to do business in NSW.
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Victoria appoints new ‘red tape’ commissioner
First 5000 | June 14, 2018The Victorian Government has appointed Anna Cronin as the state’s Red Tape Commissioner, a post she will undertake alongside her current role as the Commissioner for Better Regulation.
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Queensland budget boosts SMEs
First 5000 | June 13, 2018The Palaszczuk Government has set out its plans to support the development of Queensland’s SMEs over the next 12 months in its annual budget.