Supply chain dependencies pose risks to renewable energy goals: study
01 May, 2026A university study has found that the biggest risk to Australia's renewable energy ambitions is not generation, but the supply chain behind it.
Building grid resilience with quantum timing
30 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSwinburne University of Technology and Siemens are leading the first Australian study on quantum timing to strengthen the future of power grids.
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon launch joint physical AI research
30 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Fujitsu AustraliaPhysical AI is expected to contribute to addressing key societal challenges by enabling AI systems to operate in the real world and interact with people and the environment.
WA Government announces $1.4bn clean energy fund
29 April, 2026The fund will support clean energy projects like Clean Energy Link (CEL) – East, which will bring more renewable energy to Perth and WA's South West.
Vertically integrated graphite-to-anode facility opened in Townsville
28 April, 2026Graphinex has opened what the Queensland Government says is Australia's first vertically integrated graphite-to-anode facility in Townsville.
Amcor opens advanced healthcare packaging facility in Malaysia
28 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalThe facility introduces air-knife coating technology to the region for the production of coated medical paper used in sterile medical device packaging.
NSW Government opens RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility
24 April, 2026The new $96 million facility within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct is said to be a major step forward for the future of health care in NSW.
WA Government extends support for lithium industry
22 April, 2026The WA Government has announced the allocation of funds to expand a fee waiver initiative to support two strategically important lithium hydroxide producers.
Manufacturing-friendly plastic surface destroys viruses on contact
21 April, 2026 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityResearchers at RMIT have developed a manufacturing-ready plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact.
Queensland Government reports progress on Energy Roadmap after six months
20 April, 2026The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability after only six months.
Government fast-tracks funding to support industry and shore up supply chains
20 April, 2026The Australian Government has announced it is fast-tracking three streams of funding to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains.
Melbourne company gets funding for new battery manufacturing model
17 April, 2026Voltavate's approach to manufacturing-integrated battery separators is backed by ARENA through a $3.55m pilot program.
POSCO Holdings steps up HILT CRC partnership
17 April, 2026HILT CRC has announced that South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has deepened its engagement with the Centre, moving to Key Partner status.
AI won’t restart your plant: Why practical skills matter more than ever
17 April, 2026 by Dr Steve Mackay* | Supplied by: Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)AI can be a good sounding-board, but people and their skills are what builds national capability.
Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen plant design
16 April, 2026Hazer Group has announced a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology.
