Industry News
NSW launches Local Jobs First Commission legislation
Local workers and businesses are set to receive priority in NSW Government contracts moving forward. [ + ]
MGA Thermal announces major industrial thermal storage project
MGA Thermal and Knode are commencing a FEED study for what they say is Australia’s largest industrial thermal storage project. [ + ]
EA warns skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge
Skills shortages and workforce gaps remain a significant challenge following a recent online industry poll of more than 450 industry professionals. [ + ]
Whyalla Steelworks sale enters final bidding round
The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted. [ + ]
Queensland launches tender for additional gas-fired generation
The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation in Central Queensland. [ + ]
Researchers turn captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals
University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to produce industrial chemicals with only carbon dioxide, water and electricity. [ + ]
WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub
The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia. [ + ]
Corvus Technology opens Victorian manufacturing facility
A new advanced manufacturing facility in Victoria aims to establish a defence manufacturing capability in Victoria. [ + ]
NSW announces largest ever boost to renewable power
The NSW Government has announced it is launching what it says is the biggest renewable energy tender in the state's history. [ + ]
Arafura Rare Earths to ramp up rare earths mining in NT
The national Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve has provided support for Arafura's final investment decision on the Nolans mine in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
AMCRC announces additive manufacturing research investment
New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence. [ + ]
PsiQuantum announces Australian site at Moreton Bay Central
A new quantum computing site will strengthen Queensland's role in advanced manufacturing and accelerate company's path to utility-scale quantum computing. [ + ]
Steelmaker reaches majority renewable electricity
InfraBuild's Laverton mill in Victoria now melts scrap to create recycled steel with around 50% renewable energy. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation releases 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report
Over 90% of Australian and New Zealand companies interviewed say digital transformation is now needed, according to the research report from Rockwell Automation. [ + ]
CSIRO launches AI infrastructure to help robots learn in real time
By processing data onsite rather than in the cloud, the Vetra AI infrastructure enables faster, safer learning for robotics and other AI-powered technologies. [ + ]
