NSW launches Local Jobs First Commission legislation
02 June, 2026Local workers and businesses are set to receive priority in NSW Government contracts moving forward.
EA warns skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge
01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaSkills shortages and workforce gaps remain a significant challenge following a recent online industry poll of more than 450 industry professionals.
MGA Thermal announces major industrial thermal storage project
01 June, 2026MGA Thermal and Knode are commencing a FEED study for what they say is Australia’s largest industrial thermal storage project.
Whyalla Steelworks sale enters final bidding round
29 May, 2026The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted.
Queensland launches tender for additional gas-fired generation
28 May, 2026The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation in Central Queensland.
Researchers turn captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals
28 May, 2026University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to produce industrial chemicals with only carbon dioxide, water and electricity.
WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub
27 May, 2026The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia.
NSW announces largest ever boost to renewable power
26 May, 2026The NSW Government has announced it is launching what it says is the biggest renewable energy tender in the state's history.
Corvus Technology opens Victorian manufacturing facility
26 May, 2026A new advanced manufacturing facility in Victoria aims to establish a defence manufacturing capability in Victoria.
Arafura Rare Earths to ramp up rare earths mining in NT
25 May, 2026The national Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve has provided support for Arafura's final investment decision on the Nolans mine in the Northern Territory.
AMCRC announces additive manufacturing research investment
22 May, 2026New manufacturing research investment targets aerospace, medtech and defence.
Steelmaker reaches majority renewable electricity
21 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Infrabuild RecyclingInfraBuild's Laverton mill in Victoria now melts scrap to create recycled steel with around 50% renewable energy.
PsiQuantum announces Australian site at Moreton Bay Central
21 May, 2026A new quantum computing site will strengthen Queensland's role in advanced manufacturing and accelerate company's path to utility-scale quantum computing.
Rockwell Automation releases 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report
20 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaOver 90% of Australian and New Zealand companies interviewed say digital transformation is now needed, according to the research report from Rockwell Automation.
CSIRO launches AI infrastructure to help robots learn in real time
19 May, 2026 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeBy processing data onsite rather than in the cloud, the Vetra AI infrastructure enables faster, safer learning for robotics and other AI-powered technologies.
