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The Queensland Government has announced an $18.56 million investment in a Brisbane-based biofuels manufacturing project, saying the funding will support the commercial deployment of locally developed waste-to-energy technology and strengthen the state's sovereign fuel capability.

Greensteel Australia has announced plans to invest $500 million in a new low-emissions steel manufacturing facility in Newcastle, describing it as Australia's first new steel mill in more than 30 years and the country's first to operate entirely on electricity.

A new artificial intelligence-based manufacturing augmentation platform developed by Deakin University's Applied AI Initiative with support from the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC) is being made available free to Australian manufacturers, with the organisations saying it aims to improve operational efficiency and simplify data management.

New research involving RMIT University has identified conditions that could improve the stability of dry mRNA vaccine patches, providing guidance for the future development of vaccines that are easier to store and distribute.

CSIRO has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted.

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a long-term partnership with South Korea's JS Link to develop a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Kuantan, Malaysia, in a move the company says will expand regional manufacturing capability and strengthen rare earth supply chains.

Independent research commissioned by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has found that NATA accreditation contributes between AUD $488 million and $712 million to Australia's economy each year, while also supporting confidence in goods, services and regulatory systems across multiple industries.

Demand for residential electric vehicle (EV) charger installations in Victoria has remained steady despite the end of government rebates, with Melbourne-based electrical contractor All Electrics saying homeowners are increasingly viewing home charging as a long-term investment influenced by convenience, energy savings and broader manufacturing developments.

ClearVue Technologies says its Gen 3 Vision Glass has achieved multiple international certifications following an independent testing program, marking a manufacturing milestone that the company says supports the commercial deployment of its building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products across global markets.

The NSW Government says it will invest $12 billion to rebuild train manufacturing in the Hunter through a new state-owned production facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline aimed at supporting long-term local manufacturing, jobs and supply chains.