Manufacturing giant BYD teams with Smart to support EV uptake in Australia
A new partnership between electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Australia and salary packaging provider Smart aims to make manufactured electric vehicles more affordable for eligible Australians by integrating novated leasing into the vehicle purchasing process, according to a media release from Smartgroup Corporation.Â
Australian-built Mad Max vehicle recreations launched in limited licensed collection
Mad Max Factory has announced the launch of a limited collection of officially licensed Mad Max vehicle recreations, with the Australian-built models developed for collectors and fans of the film franchise.
La Trobe launches AI Business Studio to support SME AI adoption
La Trobe University has launched a pilot AI Business Studio aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) identify and adopt practical and responsible uses of artificial intelligence, with the university targeting support for more than 1,000 businesses during 2027 and 2028.
TGA issues latest manufacturing licensing decisions for Australian therapeutic goods sector
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released its latest update on regulatory decisions affecting Australian therapeutic goods manufacturing, announcing changes to manufacturing licences held by manufacturers across the country.
Net Zero Commission calls for faster rollout of renewables and electrification in NSW
The Net Zero Commission says New South Wales has made progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding low-emission technologies, but warns stronger action will be needed if the state is to meet its legislated emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2035.
RMIT advances manufacturing of magnetic material for microplastics and PFAS removal
RMIT University says it has developed a magnetic water treatment material that can be manufactured more efficiently while removing micro- and nano-plastics and some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with researchers positioning the technology as a step towards practical wastewater treatment applications.
MCi Carbon demonstrates low-carbon cement manufacturing in NSW field trial
A low-carbon cement material manufactured at MCi Carbon’s Myrtle demonstration plant in Newcastle has been successfully used in concrete field trials in New South Wales, marking a step in the company's efforts to advance lower-emissions manufacturing for the construction sector.
Etex invests $44M to expand Australian plasterboard manufacturing network
Etex has announced a AUD 44 million investment across its Australian plasterboard manufacturing network, with upgrades planned at four Siniat production sites to increase capacity, improve operational efficiency and strengthen supply reliability.
Manufacturing feasibility study launched for Australia’s first clothing Smart Factory
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has launched a feasibility study into what it says would be Australia's first Clothing Smart Factory, an initiative aimed at exploring new approaches to advanced onshore clothing manufacturing through technology-enabled production.
Collie steel manufacturing project secures east coast partnership, adds $40m facility
Generation Steel has announced a new east coast supply partnership and plans to add a $40 million cut and bend facility to its proposed Collie Green Steel Mill in Western Australia, expanding the project's manufacturing capacity and lifting its estimated value to $850 million.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
