CSIRO and AMRF Connect partner on advanced manufacturing program
02 March, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO is partnering with the NSW Government’s AMRF Connect on the latest Innovate to Grow program for SMEs in advanced manufacturing.
Australian researchers create graphene from peanut waste
27 February, 2026 | Supplied by: University of NSWUNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells.
Banksia Minerals gets $5m for critical energy mineral processing
26 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Australian startup Banksia Minerals has received $5m in funding from ARENA for its electrochemical copper production pilot.
CSIRO opens $3m upgrade to renewable energy lab
25 February, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO's $3 million upgrade to its energy lab provides new capacity for researchers and industry to solve complex challenges impacting Australia's energy transition.
UNSW researchers find way to turn high-emissions waste into fertiliser
24 February, 2026UNSW engineers say they have tackled the longstanding problem of how to manufacture urea for fertiliser without the emissions associated with fossil fuels.
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.
Federal Government awards $4b landing craft contract to Austal
23 February, 2026Austal has announced that it has been awarded a $4 billion contract for the construction of eight Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels to be manufactured in Perth.
Investment in large-scale renewables surging ahead: report
19 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe latest quarterly report from the Clean Energy Council finds that more renewables powered up in Q4 2025 than ever before, breaking new records.
Australian Vanadium partners with Sumitomo on Kalgoorlie battery bid
19 February, 2026Australian Vanadium has announced that its subsidiary, VSUN Energy, has entered into a pre-bid agreement with Sumitomo Electric for the Kalgoorlie VBESS project.
NSW renewables workforce receives $15m government investment
17 February, 2026 | Supplied by: NSW GovernmentThe NSW and federal governments are investing $15 million over four years into skilled workforce training to support NSW renewable energy projects.
Gilmour Space opens office in South Australia
16 February, 2026Gilmour Space Technologies has opened an office at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct to deepen its involvement in the SA's growing space ecosystem.
Fortescue commissions first battery electric locomotives
13 February, 2026Fortescue has announced that it has commenced commissioning of two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network.
Additive manufacturing unlocks power for space and defence missions
12 February, 2026An Australian-led additive manufacturing research project is set to transform how long-duration space and defence missions are powered.
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.
Government finalises Net Zero Fund design
11 February, 2026The Net Zero Fund will deliver targeted investments to support the transition to less carbon-intensive manufacturing and production processes.
