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A new subsidised welder training initiative aimed at strengthening Queensland’s manufacturing workforce has been launched by Weld Australia in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland.

Engineers Australia will showcase engineering innovations trackside at the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026, hosting an interactive Innovation Hub at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector remains under pressure despite an apparent improvement in the nation’s standing on Harvard University’s Economic Complexity Index, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, which says the revised ranking reflects methodological changes rather than a material shift in industrial capability.

Construction materials company Boral Limited says it has completed product development of what it describes as Australia’s first low-carbon concrete incorporating locally sourced calcined clay, following laboratory testing and field trials.

Australian businesses may be holding significant untapped value in unused equipment and infrastructure as global metal prices continue to rise, according to Manhari Recycling.

The Australian and South Australian Labor Governments have committed to making South Australia the centre of the nation’s submarine manufacturing, announcing a $3.9 billion initial investment in a new Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne.

Myriota, a provider of secure, low-power satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has launched AssetHawk, a rugged asset tracker designed to provide global visibility for transport, logistics, mining, and agricultural assets beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks.

Manufacturing has been identified as a key beneficiary of a new $15 million Trunk Infrastructure Fund announced by Regional Development Victoria, aimed at unlocking rural and regional land to support industrial development, private investment and long-term jobs growth across the state.

Titomic Limited has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA to allow testing and evaluation of components produced using its cold spray additive manufacturing technology.

Manufacturing is being positioned at the centre of the NSW Government’s push to deliver greener housing and regional jobs, with a $4.8 million grant awarded to Orange-based manufacturer Green Timber Tech to support the production of more than 1,000 prefabricated homes a year.