Manufacturing leaders convene as Queensland plots industry growth
The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council has held its first meeting for the year, with the Queensland Government saying discussions with industry leaders will help inform the future direction of manufacturing across the state.
Australia–India research advances greener steel manufacturing through agricultural waste trial
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, says a world-first trial in India has demonstrated how agricultural waste can partially replace coal in steelmaking, marking a step toward lower-emissions steel production.
Orora reports first year of reduced emissions at Gawler glass manufacturing site
Orora, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging for the beverage industry, is marking the first 12 months of operation for its G3 oxyfuel glass furnace at its Gawler, South Australia, manufacturing site.
$80M boost for manufacturing and mining emissions reduction in NSW
The NSW Government has announced an $80 million funding package to help mining and manufacturing industries reduce emissions as part of the state’s ongoing net zero transition.
Sea-urchin-inspired robot developed to tackle oil spills
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a small remote-controlled robot designed to collect oil spills from the surface of water, using a filtration system inspired by sea urchins.
Dairy manufacturing prices show cautious recovery despite global oversupply, Rabobank says
Dairy commodity prices linked to dairy manufacturing have shown a modest recovery in recent months, despite global milk supply continuing to outpace demand, according to new research from Rabobank.
Manufacturing workers targeted in Victorian skills training push
The Victorian Government says new training partnerships aimed at strengthening the state’s manufacturing workforce will help address skills shortages and prepare workers for jobs in advanced industries.
Australian manufacturing sees productivity boost from asset upgrades, CommBank reports
Australian businesses are reporting significant productivity gains after investing in new vehicles, machinery, and technology, with manufacturers and farmers leading the charge, according to new data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Manufacturing first: Surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades launch in Australia
ACCIONA says a new collaboration with Australian surf fin maker Bolero Surf is highlighting how recycled renewable energy materials can support local manufacturing, with the launch of what the company describes as the world’s first commercially available surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades.
Manufacturing roles highlighted as women urged to help build Australia’s future homes
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says greater participation by women across the residential building sector — including in manufacturing — will be important to delivering the homes Australia needs, as the industry responds to housing shortages and workforce demands.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
