Australia and US investing in additional critical minerals projects
13 April, 2026The Australian Government says critical minerals projects supported under the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework will be worth more than $5 billion.
Two Pilbara manufacturers get a boost from WA Government
10 April, 2026The WA Government has awarded $846,700 to regional projects in the Pilbara through Round 8 of the RED Grants program, of which two will support local manufacturing initiatives.
NSW introduces mandatory regulations for battery manufacturers
09 April, 2026New legislation introduces mandatory battery regulations, including greater responsibility for manufacturers and suppliers in reducing the risk of fires.
UNSW hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technology
09 April, 2026 | Supplied by: University of NSWResearchers at the University of NSW have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for transport and beyond closer to reality.
A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick
08 April, 2026Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Government brings forward $6.15bn to support manufacturing
08 April, 2026The federal government has announced it is bringing forward $6.15bn in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions.
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.
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.
$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.
