Business

Manufacturing-friendly plastic surface destroys viruses on contact

21 April, 2026 | Supplied by: RMIT University

Researchers at RMIT have developed a manufacturing‍-‍ready plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact.


Government fast-tracks funding to support industry and shore up supply chains

20 April, 2026

The Australian Government has announced it is fast-tracking three streams of funding to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains.


Queensland Government reports progress on Energy Roadmap after six months

20 April, 2026

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability after only six months.


POSCO Holdings steps up HILT CRC partnership

17 April, 2026

HILT CRC has announced that South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has deepened its engagement with the Centre, moving to Key Partner status.


Melbourne company gets funding for new battery manufacturing model

17 April, 2026

Voltavate's approach to manufacturing‍-‍integrated battery separators is backed by ARENA through a $3.55m pilot program.


AI won’t restart your plant: Why practical skills matter more than ever

17 April, 2026 by Dr Steve Mackay* | Supplied by: Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)

AI can be a good sounding-board, but people and their skills are what builds national capability.


Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen plant design

16 April, 2026

Hazer Group has announced a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its methane pyrolysis technology.


Biotechnology innovations in latest $6.9m industry grant funding

14 April, 2026

The federal government has announced that five innovation initiatives will share $6.9 million in funding under the government's Industry Growth Program.


Australia and US investing in additional critical minerals projects

13 April, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

New 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 NSW

Researchers 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.


Government brings forward $6.15bn to support manufacturing

08 April, 2026

The federal government has announced it is bringing forward $6.15bn in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions.


A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick

08 April, 2026

Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid‍-2027.‍


Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel

07 April, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

A renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges.


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