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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BioCarbon secures funding to commercialise biochar coke
10 February, 2026BioCarbon has secured ARENA support for its first commercial biochar steelmaking project displacing fossil coke.
Collie home to WA’s largest state-owned battery
09 February, 2026Collie in Western Australia now has the state’s largest state-owned battery.
Queensland Government opens $79m manufacturing grant program
06 February, 2026The Queensland Government has opened the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program with funding of up to $79.1 million on offer.
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaReturning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations.
