Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons components
30 March, 2026The Australian Government has announced another step toward establishing domestic manufacturing of priority components for anti-ship cruise missiles.
Queensland announces $200m for sustainable energy in the North West
18 March, 2026The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway on the state's $200 million North West Energy Fund, supporting CopperString.
Government invests $176 million in Australian-made USV fleet
17 March, 2026The federal government has announced a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels.
Queensland manufacturing council meets to plot industry growth
11 March, 2026The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, discussing innovation, advanced technology and job-creating opportunities.
Expanded desalination plant to help secure Pilbara's water supply
09 March, 2026The Western Australian Government has announced a $606 million investment to double the capacity of the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant.
Queensland sends manufacturing and resources trade mission to East Asia
23 February, 2026The Queensland Government has announced a mining and resources trade mission to East Asia that it says aims to unlock new investment opportunities.
NSW renewables workforce receives $15m government investment
17 February, 2026The NSW and federal governments are investing $15 million over four years into skilled workforce training to support NSW renewable energy projects.
Government seeks input on wind and transmission infrastructure
12 February, 2026DISR is seeking industry input on the domestic manufacturing of wind turbines and transmission infrastructure.
Collie home to WA’s largest state-owned battery
09 February, 2026Collie in Western Australia now has the state’s largest state-owned battery.
Engineers Australia pre-budget submission calls for productivity boost
04 February, 2026Engineers Australia has urged the federal government to bolster engineering capability, infrastructure productivity and skills reform in the 2026 Budget.
WA launches study to support emissions reduction in F&B
27 January, 2026WA's Energy Snapshot study includes a voluntary survey of businesses across WA to gain insight into the sector's annual emissions.
Vaxxas secures TGA licence to manufacture vaccine patch technology
19 December, 2025Milestone enables GMP manufacturing to accelerate clinical trials and transform global vaccine delivery.
ACSC issues guidance on using AI in critical infrastructure
08 December, 2025The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued new guidance for critical infrastructure on integrating AI securely into operational technology (OT) environments.
WA Government wants its projects to be built with local green steel
12 November, 2025The WA Government has announced Expressions of Interest for local green steel to be used on major government projects.
Australia and Canada sign critical minerals agreement
06 November, 2025The federal government has announced that Australia and Canada have signed a joint declaration of intent on critical minerals collaboration.
