DP World expands logistics partnership with Balco Australia
DP World and Balco Australia have signed a new multi-year logistics agreement aimed at supporting the movement of Australian forage products from regional production sites to international markets.
WA manufacturing innovators named finalists for 2026 awards
Western Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors are represented among 23 businesses named as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovators of the Year awards, following more than 130 applications across six categories.
CommBank highlights Hysata’s manufacturing growth in green hydrogen innovation
CommBank has highlighted Australian manufacturing company Hysata’s development of energy-efficient hydrogen electrolysers, following the company’s first commercial order and $172 million capital raise to scale up manufacturing.
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium metal battery manufacturing
Pure Lithium Corporation has secured an Australian patent covering its lithium metal anode and battery technology, which the company says could support the development of domestic battery manufacturing using locally sourced materials.
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.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
