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A new development in manufacturing using wool as a renewable colour source for 3D printing has been launched in New Zealand, with two companies introducing what they describe as a world-first wool-coloured filament product.

The Western Australian Government says a $48 million investment in advanced manufacturing facilities will support faster housing delivery and improve productivity in the construction sector.

Manufacturing capacity in Southeast Queensland is set to expand following the start of construction on a new Yarrabilba facility by Neumann Steel, marking an investment in its manufacturing footprint and long-term regional growth strategy.

Manufacturing in Victoria’s south-east requires further targeted investment to fully realise its potential, according to the Greater South East Melbourne Council Alliance, which says the 2026–27 Victorian Budget does not go far enough to support the region’s industrial base.

Australia’s manufacturing-linked agrifood and agtech sectors are set to benefit from new research and development support, with CSIRO inviting Western Australian SMEs to apply for its Innovate to Grow program aimed at strengthening manufacturing innovation capability across early-stage businesses.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released its latest list of decisions relating to Australian manufacturers licensed to produce therapeutic goods, outlining new manufacturing approvals alongside changes to existing licences as part of its ongoing regulatory oversight.

Austal Limited has been awarded a contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) for the Australian Border Force (ABF), in a deal valued at approximately A$150.3 million, the company said.

Agriculture and manufacturing bodies have jointly called on the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national ethanol and biodiesel mandate, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity, improve fuel security and create new value-adding opportunities across regional industries, according to the National Farmers’ Federation.

GME has highlighted its Australian manufacturing capabilities with the release of a new UHF CB radio system for the agricultural sector, announcing the XRS-375CTR Tractor Pack as part of its XRS Connect range.

Infios has announced a new set of artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at advancing what it describes as “intelligent supply chain execution,” with the company positioning the tools as a way to enable real-time, automated decision-making across operational workflows.