Australia signs gas supply deals for east coast markets
24 January, 2024More than 260 PJ of gas will be made available up to 2033 through the agreements signed with Esso and Woodside.
Queensland announces local flow-battery trial
23 January, 2024Queensland has announced that trials of locally made flow batteries will be included in the next stages of its local network-connected batteries program.
Engineers Australia welcomes the government's AI response
23 January, 2024Engineers Australia says it has welcomed the federal government's Interim Response to Safe and Responsible AI as a positive first step.
House Standing Committee tables report on developing advanced manufacturing
01 December, 2023A bipartisan report makes 10 recommendations designed to support manufacturers' Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Government opens $392 million Industry Growth Program
28 November, 2023The Industry Growth Program has been opened to help startups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies.
Smart Precinct NQ to play key role in move to a circular economy
09 November, 2023The Queensland Government has announced it will partner with Smart Precinct NQ to deliver a new circular economy initiative in Townsville.
Australia signs the Bletchley Declaration at AI Safety Summit
08 November, 2023Australia has put its name to new global initiatives to encourage the safe, ethical and responsible development of AI.
Northern Territory LFP battery cathode plant reaches milestone
28 September, 2023A battery cathode manufacturing plant near Darwin will be Australia's first commercial-scale facility of its kind, producing lithium ferrophosphate powder.
SA announces laws to unlock hydrogen and renewable energy
15 September, 2023The Government of South Australia has announced a Bill designed to coordinate the development of hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
NSW Government announces new critical minerals strategy
08 September, 2023The NSW Government's critical minerals strategy will include a sharper focus on domestic manufacturing, skills and training opportunities.
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows renewables are on the rise
28 August, 2023The Australian Government has released the March 2023 Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry
23 June, 2023The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry.
National Reconstruction Fund welcomed by local manufacturers
08 May, 2023According to the government, the NRF will provide finance to projects in priority areas to leverage Australia's natural and competitive strengths.
Mechanical engineering reinstated on NSW Skills List
17 March, 2023Engineers Australia has announced that migrant mechanical engineers residing in, or outside of, NSW have now been included on the NSW Skills List.
Swanbank power station to be converted to a clean energy hub
13 March, 2023The Swanbank coal-fired power station at Ipswich is to be transformed with a 250 MW battery.
