Manufacturing interest surges as WA defence hub attracts 179 proposals
Strong industry interest in a proposed Western Australian defence and advanced manufacturing hub has prompted the State Government to begin assessing 179 Expressions of Interest (EOIs), with the project expected to support local manufacturing capability, defence supply chains and future industry development.
Aurora Labs secures AS 9100D certification for aerospace and defence markets
Aurora Labs has achieved AS 9100D certification, an internationally recognised quality management standard for the aviation, space and defence sectors, in a move the company says strengthens its ability to pursue commercial opportunities and participate in global aerospace and defence supply chains.
NAPLAN maths results highlight need for stronger STEM foundations, says Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has stated the latest NAPLAN results highlight the need for stronger mathematics education, after national results showed around one in three Australian students did not meet national benchmarks and numeracy performance remained mixed across year levels.
ClearVue-Helios rooftop solar panels added to Clean Energy Council approved products list
ClearVue Technologies says its ClearVue-Helios rooftop solar panels have been added to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) Approved Products List, a certification that allows the products to be connected to Australia's electricity grid and qualify for government renewable energy incentives.
Defence scientist recognised for advancing Australia’s sovereign rocket propulsion capability
A Defence scientist has been recognised for his contribution to Australia's sovereign defence capability, with the Department of Defence announcing Andrew Hart as the recipient of the 2026 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
Fenner, Gladstone Ports pilot conveyor belt recycling initiative
Fenner Conveyors has completed what it describes as a first-of-its-kind conveyor belt recycling initiative with Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) and Tyrecycle, aimed at establishing a circular economy model for Australia's bulk materials handling sector.
Daikin Australia’s Brisbane industrial hub earns Platinum WELL certification
Daikin Australia says its Daikin Park Brisbane logistics, training and sales hub has become the first industrial project in Australia to receive a Platinum WELL Core Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
ADMARES, Bosch partner to advance industrialised housing manufacturing
ADMARES has announced a strategic partnership with Bosch Oceania aimed at advancing the industrialisation of housing through manufacturing technologies, with the collaboration initially focusing on the Australian market before supporting the company's global expansion plans.
Fujitsu, Monash and CSIRO partner to advance Australia’s quantum research and workforce
CSIRO, Fujitsu and Monash University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding Australian researchers' and students' access to advanced quantum computing technology, with the collaboration focused on strengthening Australia's quantum capability and supporting the development of practical quantum applications.
Australian Vanadium, Alcoa to assess potential vanadium flow battery deployment at WA refineries
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has announced a collaboration with Alcoa of Australia Limited to evaluate the potential deployment of vanadium flow battery (VFB) technology at Alcoa's alumina refinery operations in Western Australia.
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