Custom Denning to manufacture electric buses for NSW
15 February, 2022Departing from the transport procurement policies of recent years, the NSW Government has announced it will purchase locally manufactured electric buses.
Science & Technology Australia wants "bold R&D investment"
08 November, 2021Ahead of the 2022 election, Science & Technology Australia is calling for all parties to pledge bold R&D investment in order to achieve jobs and growth.
Industry brokers to build Australia's manufacturing future
01 October, 2021Science & Technology Australia has a plan to propel a new wave of home-grown advanced manufacturing industries.
Reform of Australia's measurement laws: have your say
16 April, 2021The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking input on the future direction of Australia's measurement laws.
Gender in mining governance: 25 policies to address inequality
08 March, 2021This International Women's Day, global governments can take action to promote gender equality in the mining sector, according to the IGF.
Circular economy roadmap charts path to triple job creation
25 January, 2021CSIRO has developed key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from waste plastic, glass, paper and tyres.
Going it alone
07 January, 2021 by Glenn Johnson, EditorThe past year has shown clearly the need for local sustainable manufacturing and energy self-sufficiency.
WA Government gives conditional support for Pilbara urea project
27 August, 2020The Perdaman Urea project proposes a manufacturing plant in the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area that would transform natural gas into urea.
WA to study feasibility of local wind turbine manufacturing
10 August, 2020The WA Government has announced a feasibility study into producing wind turbine components locally.
US renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time since 1885
29 June, 2020Renewables have topped coal in energy generation in the US for the first time in 135 years.
Australia needs to rely more on local innovation and supply chains
19 May, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted risks in the global supply chain and unveiled potential opportunities for Australian manufacturers to reinvigorate the industry.
Ai Group calls for reopening of state borders
27 April, 2020Time to reconnect the Federation so industry and interstate trade can return to something closer to normal.
Calls for manufacturing to be designated an essential industry
09 April, 2020AMTIL has backed calls for manufacturing to be classified as an essential industry in the event of a more severe lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus and the emperor's new clothes
23 March, 2020 by Glenn Johnson, EditorWill the economic stimulus help manufacturing in a time of crisis?
India to stop thermal coal imports from 2024: mines minister
02 March, 2020What does this mean for Adani's much-politicised presence in Australia?
