Business

Deakin University launches metal resources research centre

25 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Deakin University

Deakin has launched circAlloy to strengthen Australia's circular economy and advanced manufacturing future.


Construction begins on south‍-‍west WA advanced manufacturing hub

24 June, 2026

The WA Government says the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub in Picton will be WA's first ever hub for advanced manufacturing, technology and renewable energy.


Newcastle carbon capture plant opens

23 June, 2026

MCi Carbon's Myrtle carbon capture plant turns industrial carbon dioxide emissions into materials used in construction and manufacturing.


GWW to provide recycled water for a Victorian data centre

22 June, 2026

Greater Western Water's recycled water plant in Melton is set to become the first in the state to deliver recycled water to a data centre.


DroneShield marks global manufacturing milestone in Europe

18 June, 2026 | Supplied by: DroneShield

Australian counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield has announced that its first European-produced CUAS has successfully come off the production line.


Siemens expands Queensland manufacturing facility

17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

A major investment in the Fusesaver facility will quadruple its size in a new location, double the workforce and deliver $300m in additional exports over the next decade.


Curtin University project to research sustainable gallium processing

16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Curtin University

Cutting-edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium.


Customer demand exceeding capacity for Alpha HPA

16 June, 2026

Alpha HPA says customer demand is now exceeding the planned capacity of its flagship Gladstone facility.


Mars Petcare Wodonga expansion boosts manufacturing output

15 June, 2026

Expansion of the Mars Petcare factory in Wodonga is boosting cat food production capacity and creating more than 65 jobs, according to the Victorian Government.


Queensland increases investment in CopperString

12 June, 2026

The Queensland Government has announced an increase in its commitment to CopperString by delivering an additional $3.2bn investment.


WA Government to boost development of Collie green steel mill

12 June, 2026

The WA Government has announced it will invest $9.8m to progress plans for Australia's first low-emissions steel mill and WA's first steel recycling mill.


LION to close James Boag's Brewery in Launceston

11 June, 2026

Due to a decline in the national beer market, LION plans to close the James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026.


State and federal governments extend lifeline to Nyrstar

11 June, 2026

Additional funding will support continued operations at Nyrstar's Port Pirie and Hobart smelters during 2026 while it continues detailed work on future investment decisions.


CeMAT Australia 2026 to put food and beverage supply chains in focus

10 June, 2026

CeMAT Australia is returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23–25 June 2026.


Biome Australia brings probiotic manufacturing to Australia

09 June, 2026

Biome has announced it will progressively transition manufacturing of its Activated Probiotics range to Australia as it continues to scale internationally.


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