Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel
07 April, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges.
JP Morgan reports weakening of global manufacturing due to slower trade
07 April, 2026According to JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI, the war in the Middle East has been testing the resilience of the global manufacturing sector.
$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions
02 April, 2026Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund.
Construction begins on Tasmanian hydrogen fluoride pilot plant
02 April, 2026ABx Group Limited has announced that its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Bell Bay Tasmania has entered the construction phase.
ARENA investing in freight shift from diesel to electric
02 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA has announced up to $25.3m in funding for NewVolt to build a shared fast‑charging network for electric trucks in Victoria.
Western Sydney University’s Factory of the Future completed
30 March, 2026The Factory of the Future is an experiential learning and innovation environment within the Bankstown City Campus of Western Sydney University.
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.
$2 billion investment to secure Queensland's aluminium
26 March, 2026Investment to transform Queensland's energy grid and secure the future of aluminium smelting in Central Queensland.
S3B announces Australia's first Semiconductor Roadmap
25 March, 2026Australia's first National Semiconductor Roadmap will be a 15-year strategic plan designed to strengthen the nation's semiconductor capability, competitiveness and supply-chain resilience.
Australia secures EU Free Trade Agreement
25 March, 2026An FTA with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, is expected to expand market access for Australian manufacturers and strengthen economic ties.
Queensland and CSIRO launch free program to help SMEs innovate
24 March, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO is inviting Queensland SMEs developing sustainable solutions to apply for a free eight-week research and development training program.
ARENA awards $13m for industrial decarbonisation
20 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced five decarbonisation projects that will receive a share of $13 million in ARENA funding.
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.
Industry Growth Program supports 13 new commercialisation projects
17 March, 2026The Australian Government has announced that its Industry Growth Program has provided $21.2 million in matched grant funding for 13 projects.
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.
