Australian industry contracts in F-35 program worth over $5 billion
15 April, 2025The Department of Defence has announced that Australian industry has reached a milestone of more than $5 billion in contract value in the global F-35 program.
Welding body calls for a nation-building approach to combat Trump's tariffs
08 April, 2025Weld Australia believes that US tariffs offer Australia a unique opportunity to carve out a new path towards sovereign manufacturing.
NSW Industry Policy sets local manufacturing targets
07 March, 2025The NSW Government has released the state's first NSW Industry Policy to promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector and trade businesses.
Universities and AMRF partner to boost advanced manufacturing in NSW
06 March, 2025The NSW Government has announced a partnership agreement between the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility in Western Sydney and 11 NSW and ACT universities.
Australia's food manufacturing well placed for growth: report
24 February, 2025A government inquiry has found many opportunities for expanding the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.
SA Government puts Whyalla Steelworks under administration
19 February, 2025GFG is no longer running the Whyalla Steelworks after the SA Government passed a bill to place it under administration.
Government launches R&D review
14 February, 2025A new discussion paper was released this week by the panel leading a landmark examination of Australia's research and development system.
WA Premier pledges vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie if re-elected
06 February, 2025The Cook Labor Government in Western Australia has announced plans to provide $150 million for a locally made 50 MW vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie.
Government invests in responsible AI hub
11 December, 2024The Australian Government has announced investment in a new research centre that aims to tackle the challenges of AI adoption.
First AUKUS qualification contracts awarded to Australian manufacturers
09 December, 2024Several contracts have been awarded to local manufacturers under the Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) Program.
Tasmanian Government seeks input on advanced technology strategy
29 November, 2024Tasmanians are being invited to play their part in the transformation of the state's advanced technology industries.
Three states announce BESS projects in a week
27 November, 2024Three Australian states have made announcements about major grid battery and solar utility projects over the past week.
Consultation opens on Darwin Renewable Energy Hub
15 November, 2024The Northern Territory Government has announced it is seeking public feedback on the proposed development of the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub.
Expired deadline threatens critical infrastructure as compliance lags
25 October, 2024 by Sadiq Iqbal*The deadline for achieving cybersecurity framework alignment for the SOCI Act expired on 17 August, with reporting by 28 September.
NSW critical minerals strategy to attract clean energy investment
22 October, 2024The NSW Government has announced it will create a $250 million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects.
