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NSW lean manufacturing pilot unlocks savings for regional manufacturers

13 October, 2025

The NSW Government has announced that 59 manufacturing businesses across regional NSW have participated in its Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program.


New Riverina wind farm to generate 1.3 GW

09 October, 2025

A newly approved wind farm in the Riverina region of New South Wales is expected to generate 1300 MW of power.


NSW Government announces space manufacturing in Bradfield

02 October, 2025

The NSW Government has announced a partnership with Space Machines Company to establish Bradfield as a manufacturing hub for space infrastructure.


Victoria approves its largest grid battery system to date

22 September, 2025

The Victorian Government has approved what it says is the state's largest‍ ever battery storage project, at 1 GW capacity.


WA announces legislation to drive industry investment

11 September, 2025

The WA Government has announced it is introducing legislation to fast-track approvals for major strategic projects around the state.


NSW Government local manufacturing target exceeded with new buses

02 September, 2025

The NSW Government's order for 151 new electric buses means it has exceeded its 50% local manufacturing target.


NSW Government committee to advise on critical minerals strategy

27 August, 2025

The first meeting of the NSW Government Critical Minerals Ministerial Advisory Committee involved experts from mining industry groups, unions and universities.


NSW strategic partnership to strengthen advanced manufacturing

25 August, 2025

A partnership has been announced between the NRF, the Bradfield Development Authority and the AMRF to strengthen Australian advanced manufacturing.


WA hot briquetted iron plant gets EPA approval

21 August, 2025

The EPA of Western Australia has delivered a report on the proposed Boodarie iron ore processing facility.


National workforce plan launched to strengthen Australian manufacturing

06 August, 2025

The 2025 Workforce Plan is intended to align with national goals including the Future Made in Australia agenda.


Engineers Australia calls for gold-standard engineer registration

05 August, 2025

Engineers Australia has made a submission to the Victorian Government's three‑year review of the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.


Aussie manufacturers benefit from accelerated ADF drone program

28 July, 2025

The federal government has announced it is accelerating the acquisition of cutting‍-‍edge drone and counter‍-‍drone technologies for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).


Queensland launches manufacturing advisory council

17 July, 2025

The Queensland Government has announced that its newly formed Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council (QMAC) has met for the first time.


Queensland announces Toowoomba manufacturing hub

01 July, 2025

The Queensland Government says the Toowoomba Manufacturing Hub will soon begin working with local manufacturers to strengthen industry capability.


Queensland announces resources and manufacturing budget

26 June, 2025

The Queensland Government has announced a $595.2 million Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development Budget.


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