Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons components
30 March, 2026The Australian Government has announced another step toward establishing domestic manufacturing of priority components for anti-ship cruise missiles.
Western Sydney University’s Factory of the Future completed
30 March, 2026The Factory of the Future is an experiential learning and innovation environment within the Bankstown City Campus of Western Sydney University.
$2 billion investment to secure Queensland's aluminium
26 March, 2026Investment to transform Queensland's energy grid and secure the future of aluminium smelting in Central Queensland.
S3B announces Australia's first Semiconductor Roadmap
25 March, 2026Australia's first National Semiconductor Roadmap will be a 15-year strategic plan designed to strengthen the nation's semiconductor capability, competitiveness and supply-chain resilience.
Australia secures EU Free Trade Agreement
25 March, 2026An FTA with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, is expected to expand market access for Australian manufacturers and strengthen economic ties.
Queensland and CSIRO launch free program to help SMEs innovate
24 March, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO is inviting Queensland SMEs developing sustainable solutions to apply for a free eight-week research and development training program.
ARENA awards $13m for industrial decarbonisation
20 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced five decarbonisation projects that will receive a share of $13 million in ARENA funding.
Queensland announces $200m for sustainable energy in the North West
18 March, 2026The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway on the state's $200 million North West Energy Fund, supporting CopperString.
Industry Growth Program supports 13 new commercialisation projects
17 March, 2026The Australian Government has announced that its Industry Growth Program has provided $21.2 million in matched grant funding for 13 projects.
Government invests $176 million in Australian-made USV fleet
17 March, 2026The federal government has announced a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels.
MGA Thermal secures funding to accelerate industrial decarbonisation tech
16 March, 2026MGA Thermal has announced it has secured an additional $17m in new investment for its long‑duration thermal energy storage technology.
$80m grants for NSW industry decarbonisation
13 March, 2026The NSW Government has provided $80 million to help mining and manufacturing industries cut emissions as the state heads towards net zero.
DroneShield expands manufacturing into Europe
12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: DroneShieldDroneShield has established a European manufacturing footprint to advance sovereign counter-UAS capability.
Queensland manufacturing council meets to plot industry growth
11 March, 2026The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, discussing innovation, advanced technology and job-creating opportunities.
Green hydrogen and ammonia project to cut emissions for farming in Moree
10 March, 2026The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project will be one of the first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities in NSW.
