WA Government to boost development of Collie green steel mill
12 June, 2026The 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.
Queensland increases investment in CopperString
12 June, 2026The Queensland Government has announced an increase in its commitment to CopperString by delivering an additional $3.2bn investment.
State and federal governments extend lifeline to Nyrstar
11 June, 2026Additional funding will support continued operations at Nyrstar's Port Pirie and Hobart smelters during 2026 while it continues detailed work on future investment decisions.
LION to close James Boag's Brewery in Launceston
11 June, 2026Due to a decline in the national beer market, LION plans to close the James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026.
CeMAT Australia 2026 to put food and beverage supply chains in focus
10 June, 2026CeMAT Australia is returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23–25 June 2026.
Biome Australia brings probiotic manufacturing to Australia
09 June, 2026Biome has announced it will progressively transition manufacturing of its Activated Probiotics range to Australia as it continues to scale internationally.
AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting
05 June, 2026 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdAfter a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November.
A high-speed, real-time optical data connection for industrial applications
04 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMSFraunhofer IPMS has introduced a new industrial communication technology called Li-Fi Grathus, which transmits data via light instead of cable or radio waves.
NSW launches Local Jobs First Commission legislation
02 June, 2026Local workers and businesses are set to receive priority in NSW Government contracts moving forward.
EA warns skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge
01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaSkills shortages and workforce gaps remain a significant challenge following a recent online industry poll of more than 450 industry professionals.
MGA Thermal announces major industrial thermal storage project
01 June, 2026MGA Thermal and Knode are commencing a FEED study for what they say is Australia’s largest industrial thermal storage project.
Whyalla Steelworks sale enters final bidding round
29 May, 2026The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted.
Researchers turn captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals
28 May, 2026University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to produce industrial chemicals with only carbon dioxide, water and electricity.
Queensland launches tender for additional gas-fired generation
28 May, 2026The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation in Central Queensland.
WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub
27 May, 2026The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia.
