Solar breakthrough replaces indium with tin
20 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA Monash University research team researchers has built the first commercially-sized solar cell that doesn't rely on the scarce and expensive metal indium.
Telix Pharmaceuticals opens combined manufacturing and treatment facility
20 July, 2026A new Melbourne facility aims to combine research, treatment and sovereign manufacturing of new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatments.
Monash University launches critical minerals initiative
17 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityDemand for critical minerals is surging, and geopolitical competition is intensifying, yet Australia's processing capacity is falling behind.
Energy and manufacturing future for two Hunter coal sites
15 July, 2026The federal and NSW governments have announced draft plans for two Hunter coal mine suites to be repurposed as industrial precincts.
Central Coast food manufacturing hub opens
14 July, 2026The federal government recently announced the opening of the Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Volvo’s first Australian-made electric trucks roll out
13 July, 2026Volvo says the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM are now rolling off the production line.
WA Government commits $6.5m in funding to local space research
10 July, 2026Funds will be distributed over the next four years with a total of $4 million awarded to AROSE Ltd and $2.5 million to Curtin University.
Steelmaking returning to Newcastle with Greensteel Australia
09 July, 2026Greensteel Australia is investing $500m to build Australia's first new steel mill in more than 30 years at the former Newcastle Steelworks site.
AMCRC announces project to evaluate local titanium powder
08 July, 2026A new project will evaluate the performance of locally produced titanium feedstock for advanced manufacturing.
NSW to invest $12bn to rebuild Hunter train manufacturing
07 July, 2026The NSW Government has announced a $12 billion investment in a new state-owned train manufacturing facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline.
Orica hydrogen hub project reaches major investment milestone
06 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity to produce around 4700 tonnes of hydrogen each year.
Dual-bubble method removes more microplastics from wastewater
06 July, 2026 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityResearchers at RMIT University found more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles.
Energy crisis will have long-term effects: Australian Industry Group
03 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupA report from the Australian Industry Group says that even with an imminent end of military hostilities in the Gulf, Australia will face a long tail of negative impacts.
Funding program for smaller businesses to access additive manufacturing
02 July, 2026Australian manufacturers and startups can now access a $3.25m funding program designed to fast-track the adoption of additive manufacturing.
ARENA backs Sicona battery technology to boost EV performance
30 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Sicona Battery Technologies will receive up to $45m in funding to demonstrate manufacturing of its advanced silicon-carbon battery anode material.
