WA Government commits $6.5m in funding to local space research
10 July, 2026Funds will be distributed over the next four years with a total of $4 million awarded to AROSE Ltd and $2.5 million to Curtin University.
Orica hydrogen hub project reaches major investment milestone
06 July, 2026The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity to produce around 4700 tonnes of hydrogen each year.
Funding program for smaller businesses to access additive manufacturing
02 July, 2026Australian manufacturers and startups can now access a $3.25m funding program designed to fast-track the adoption of additive manufacturing.
ARENA backs Sicona battery technology to boost EV performance
30 June, 2026Sicona Battery Technologies will receive up to $45m in funding to demonstrate manufacturing of its advanced silicon-carbon battery anode material.
Newcastle carbon capture plant opens
23 June, 2026MCi Carbon's Myrtle carbon capture plant turns industrial carbon dioxide emissions into materials used in construction and manufacturing.
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.
