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Bega Group to close Victorian cheese factory

08 May, 2025

Bega Cheese Limited announced on Tuesday that it will close its cheese processing and packaging operation in Strathmerton, Victoria.


Engineers Australia appoints new Chief Engineer

08 May, 2025

Engineers Australia has appointed Rear Admiral Katherine Richards AM CSC as its new Chief Engineer.


Bonfiglioli New Zealand cuts the ribbon at new premises

09 April, 2025

Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially opened its new headquarters, in Mangere, Auckland.


New Chief Scientist announced

28 January, 2025

Scientist and entrepreneur Professor Tony Haymet has been appointed as Australia's Chief Scientist.


eLumina opens Gold Coast battery and EV charger factory

29 October, 2024

eLumina's new factory on the Gold Coast will produce up to 300 community batteries and EV chargers a year.


Kongsberg opens production facility in South Australia

10 September, 2024

The plant will provide local manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, verification and training for various defence technologies, including missile systems.


Fortescue starts work on its Green Metal Project

16 August, 2024

Fortescue has announced the start of works at its Green Metal Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.


New Managing Director at KAESER Compressors

24 July, 2024

KAESER Compressors Australia has a new Managing Director, Jarno Manzke, who was officially appointed on 2 April 2024.


Unlocking the transition of jobs from thermal industries to renewables

09 July, 2024

New research from Engineers Australia shows how to successfully transition workers to net zero jobs.


Engineers Australia and Consult Australia sign collaboration agreement

26 February, 2024

The agreement plans to represent the interests of both engineers and businesses, focusing on issues such as ethics, diversity and inclusion, and mental health and wellbeing.


element14 Community launches industrial automation design challenge

24 November, 2023

Design challenge encourages participants to explore, showcase and experiment with components used in industrial automation systems.


Endress+Hauser invests in new Australian headquarters

17 November, 2023

Opening a new Australian head office underlines the Group's commitment in the region to improve support for customers and to grow market presence.


New report reveals deepening engineering skills crisis

15 November, 2023

The latest report from Engineers Australia sheds light on the concerning state of Australia's engineering workforce.


Whyalla takes last coal shipment in move towards green steel

22 September, 2023

The final coal consignment marks a milestone in the move towards green steelmaking, with the next step being the closure of the coke ovens.


Thales Australia opens advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow

04 September, 2023

The new Lithgow Arms facility is a key milestone in the first phase of a plan to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 and integration hub.


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