Fraser Coast Chronicle

$60M jobs goldmine gaining momentum at M'boro

In the past three weeks alone significant steps have been taken to progress the Shell Forging Plant

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10th Jan. 2020 8:01 AM

Concept designs of the Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions factory at Maryborough's Moonaboola Industrial Estate.

M'boro power supply concerns 'a furphy', Saunders claims

Bruce Saunders has dismissed concerns about power supply shortages in the Heritage City as a "furphy” designed to...

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13th Sept. 2019 12:09 AM

TALKING POLITICS: State member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders with state ministers Grace Grace and Leeanne Enoch.

'We have the power': MP says M'boro can support industry

The man bringing the $60M munitions factory to M'boro has called on the State Govt to hold up its end of the bargain amid...

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24th Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

State member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders talks to media.

POWER TALKS: Premier, MP warned on supply 'consequences'

Bruce Saunders says he is being "firm” over negotiations between the State Government and munitions company directors...

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23rd Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

Ergon Energy confirmed they were negotiating with the joint-venture on its energy needs but said no network capacity issues had been identified for the Maryborugh customers.

Popular M'boro cafe at forefront of office expansion

Emily Scullett says Alowishus Delicious has experienced major growth since they opened and have have since forged their...

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23rd Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

ON THE WAY UP: Alowishus Delicious Maryborough supervisor Emily Scullett says business in the area has been good for the popular cafe these past few months and it will only get better when the new Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions factory opens.

Supply risk revealed as M'boro prepares for industry boom

There are fears Maryborough's power supply won't be able to meet the rapidly growing demand as the city prepares for a...

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22nd Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

AMBITIOUS FACTORY: Concept designs of the Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions factory at Maryborough's Moonaboola Industrial Estate.

HQ SECURED: Munitions chiefs set up new base in M'boro CBD

The company behind Maryborough's job-rich munitions factory is setting up its base-camp in the heart of the Heritage...

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16th Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

HQ SELECTED: Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions director Jackson Nioa at RNM's new office in the Maryborough CBD.

TAFE course to establish Coast as defence manufacturing hub

Local workers have a new pathway to find jobs at Maryborough's $60 million munitions factory with courses in advanced...

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28th May 2019 12:05 AM

WELDING PATH: Tafe Queensland is offering a new welding course in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, which will provide a new skills pathway to the Maryborough munitions factory.

Munitions factory's flow-on praised by M'boro businesses

Maryborough's ambitious $60million munitions factory has sparked excitement throughout the Heritage City's business...

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13th May 2019 5:05 PM

JOBS AND BENEFITS: Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions directors Robert and Jackson Nioa at the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce community update. Maryborough businesses have expressed interest in the jobs and flow-on effects as the tender process for the project continues.

FORGING FACTORY FUTURE: 'Biggest project since Walker trains'

The Chronicle can reveal the planning process which will make the Heritage City’s $60 million munitions factory a...

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