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.
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.
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.
Arafura Rare Earths to ramp up rare earths mining in NT
25 May, 2026The 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
22 May, 2026New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence.
ARENA shortlists renewable hydrogen projects
14 May, 2026Round 2 of Hydrogen Headstart builds on ARENA's existing support of renewable hydrogen.
Battery tech startup establishes R&D facility in Port Melbourne
11 May, 2026Australian battery technology startup Voltavate is moving from lab-scale development to pilot-scale manufacturing.
Biotechnology innovations in latest $6.9m industry grant funding
14 April, 2026The federal government has announced that five innovation initiatives will share $6.9 million in funding under the government's Industry Growth Program.
Australia and US investing in additional critical minerals projects
13 April, 2026The Australian Government says critical minerals projects supported under the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework will be worth more than $5 billion.
Two Pilbara manufacturers get a boost from WA Government
10 April, 2026The WA Government has awarded $846,700 to regional projects in the Pilbara through Round 8 of the RED Grants program, of which two will support local manufacturing initiatives.
Government brings forward $6.15bn to support manufacturing
08 April, 2026The federal government has announced it is bringing forward $6.15bn in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions.
ARENA investing in freight shift from diesel to electric
02 April, 2026ARENA has announced up to $25.3m in funding for NewVolt to build a shared fast‑charging network for electric trucks in Victoria.
$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions
02 April, 2026Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund.
$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.
