Industry News
Uni of Newcastle secures $20.7 million innovation facility
The federal government has awarded the University of Newcastle $20.7 million in funding to develop its Future Industries Facility. [ + ]
WA food and beverage businesses get fresh funding
The WA Government has announced $7.08 million in Value Add Investment Grants to support local food and beverage businesses in expanding operations. [ + ]
Dragos and Yokogawa announce global partnership
OT cybersecurity company Dragos has announced a global partnership with Yokogawa Electric Corporation on cybersecurity for CENTUM VP users. [ + ]
SICK and Endress+Hauser launch strategic partnership
SICK and Endress+Hauser have announced they have completed the integration of SICK's gas analysis technology into Endress+Hauser's instrumentation range. [ + ]
Government funding boosts advanced manufacturing
The federal government says that its $400 million Industry Growth Program has delivered more than $26 million across 20 businesses so far. [ + ]
Dragos releases Q3 2024 industrial ransomware report
The Dragos Industrial Ransomware Analysis Report Q3 2024 has revealed that the ransomware threat ecosystem remained highly active. [ + ]
Green hydrogen innovation wins Climate Innovation Challenge
South East Water and RMIT University have developed a method for producing green hydrogen from solar energy and recycled water. [ + ]
Alpha HPA gets finance for high-purity alumina plant
Alpha HPA has announced that it has reached Contractual Close on finance to build Australia's first large-scale high-purity alumina plant. [ + ]
Orica to bring digital mining technology to Türkiye
Orica Digital Solutions has signed an agreement with Turkish company KAPEKS on the introduction of digital technologies in the Turkish mining industry. [ + ]
Government invests in responsible AI hub
The Australian Government has announced investment in a new research centre that aims to tackle the challenges of AI adoption. [ + ]
ARENA annual report reveals $400 million in grants
ARENA says it has had a clear impact in 2023–24 with almost $400 million granted to renewable energy projects. [ + ]
First AUKUS qualification contracts awarded to Australian manufacturers
Several contracts have been awarded to local manufacturers under the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) Program. [ + ]
GenCost 2024–25 draft released for consultation
Public consultation has opened on the draft GenCost 2024–25 report, an annual assessment of Australia’s future electricity generation costs. [ + ]
Berrima Cement Works starts carbon-reducing technology
Boral says the start-up of new chlorine bypass technology is a significant step in its move to net zero. [ + ]
SA Government announces manufacturing grant program
The state government has announced a new grant program to support South Australian manufacturers in adopting advanced technologies. [ + ]




