Victorian Government backs manufacturing hub in Benalla
18 November, 2025The Victorian Government has announced funding for the planning of an advanced manufacturing, logistics, and sustainable industries hub in Benalla.
Aussie underwater robot company secures funding for expansion
04 November, 2025Australian ocean robotics company Hullbot has raised AU$16 million in a Series A funding to scale manufacturing and expand its next-generation robotic systems.
ARENA backs no-inverter battery storage technology
23 October, 2025Relectrify's AC1 BESS doesn't require an inverter, but uses a unique battery management system that controls each battery cell directly to produce AC power.
Funding increased for local manufacturers to join US submarine supply chain
21 October, 2025The AUSSQ funding program is helping local companies become approved suppliers to HII, one of two companies that builds US nuclear-powered submarines.
US and Australian governments announce support for WA gallium project
21 October, 2025The US and Australian governments have announced their intention to advance the development of a gallium plant at Alcoa’s alumina refinery in Western Australia.
Federal and Queensland governments bail out Mt Isa copper smelter
08 October, 2025The federal and Queensland governments have announced they will invest up to $600 million to support Glencore's Queensland copper operations.
ARENA funding decarbonisation of process heat in manufacturing
01 October, 2025The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced over $12 million in funding to trial and demonstrate low emission technologies for process heat.
Whyalla Steelworks ramps up recruiting
25 September, 2025The SA Governnment has announced that Whyalla Steelworks is increasing recruitment as it ramps up production, even as the steelworks sales process continues.
Government announces $1.1bn for cleaner fuel production
19 September, 2025The federal government has announced it is investing $1.1 billion to develop economic opportunities from low carbon liquid fuels.
ARENA announces second Sunshot funding round
08 September, 2025The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced the launch of the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program.
WA Government investing in wind energy manufacturing opportunities
02 September, 2025The WA Government has announced $2 million has been awarded to a Bunbury company under a partnership program to advance wind energy manufacturing in the state.
South Australia opens second funding round for advanced manufacturing
01 September, 2025The SA Government has announced that second-round applications are now open to help South Australian manufacturers adopt advanced technologies.
Latest Industry Growth Program round awards $28.7 million
22 August, 2025Innovative small businesses that can help build manufacturing capability can share in $28.7 million from the Industry Growth Program.
ARENA launches battery manufacturing grant program
21 August, 2025ARENA says the $500 million BBI grant program aims to supercharge battery manufacturing in Australia.
ARENA supports rail charging solution for heavy mining vehicles
18 August, 2025ARENA has announced a $9 million grant to BluVein in support of a dynamic charging technology to reduce emissions in the Australian mining sector.




