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Government seeks input on wind and transmission infrastructure

12 February, 2026

DISR 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, 2026

Collie in Western Australia now has the state’s largest state‍-‍owned battery.


Engineers Australia pre‍-‍budget submission calls for productivity boost

04 February, 2026

Engineers 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, 2026

WA'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, 2025

Milestone enables GMP manufacturing to accelerate clinical trials and transform global vaccine delivery.


ACSC issues guidance on using AI in critical infrastructure

08 December, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

The federal government has announced that Australia and Canada have signed a joint declaration of intent on critical minerals collaboration.


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.


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