New Monash-Rio Tinto agreement targets improved performance of Pilbara rail network
Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Rio Tinto have signed a Master Supply Agreement to provide railway research and development services aimed at improving the performance, safety and reliability of Rio Tinto’s rail network in Western Australia.
Qld invests in renewable diesel to support fuel security
The Queensland Government announced it will invest $25 million to support the production of renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery, in a move it says will strengthen the state’s fuel security and local refining capability.
NSW doubles down on manufacturing with new electric bus plant
The NSW Government says manufacturing is set to receive a boost on the South Coast, with construction beginning on a new bus facility in Nowra expected to create more than 100 jobs.
CSIRO report highlights manufacturing in regional blueprint to safeguard Australia’s food future
A new report from CSIRO places manufacturing at the centre of a coordinated regional strategy aimed at strengthening Australia’s food security, as South East Queensland faces mounting pressure from climate volatility, population growth and supply chain disruptions.
Mapei invests $60M in Melbourne manufacturing plant to back construction growth
Mapei has commenced construction on a $60 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne, aiming to strengthen local supply capabilities for Australia’s growing construction sector.
Weld Australia backs Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment as manufacturing capability model
Weld Australia has expressed support for the Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment in Brisbane, describing the project as a potential model for strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability and manufacturing workforce development.
Manufacturing potential highlighted as Australia eyes share of $68.56B upcycled food market
Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a central role in capturing value from the rapidly expanding global upcycled food market, projected to reach USD $68.56 billion by 2032, according to research supported by End Food Waste Australia.
RMIT study explores manufacturing-friendly plastic surface that destroys viruses on contact
Research from RMIT University has found that a flexible plastic film designed with ultra-fine nanoscale textures can mechanically destroy viruses on contact, pointing to a potentially scalable manufacturing approach for antiviral surfaces used in healthcare and consumer products.
Hazer advances manufacturing readiness as hydrogen and graphite technology progresses
Hazer Group Limited has reported progress toward commercial manufacturing deployment of its methane pyrolysis technology, alongside developments in graphite monetisation and project partnerships, in its quarterly update for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Advanced manufacturing in SA supports Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle production
A new South Australian manufacturing partnership has been confirmed in the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program, with REDARC Defence & Space Pty Ltd set to deliver essential components for the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
