Australian boat builder Riviera expands US export push
Queensland boat builder Riviera is exporting 12 luxury motor yachts valued at more than $56 million to the United States for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, marking one of the company’s largest export shipments of the year.
PrefabAUS contract targets manufacturing barriers to factory-built housing
Manufacturing is at the centre of a new industry-wide contract launched by PrefabAUS to support the faster delivery and financing of factory-built homes across Australia.
RMIT develops manufacturing process for smart bionic vision prototype
Manufacturing advances at RMIT University have supported the development of a prototype neuromorphic vision system that researchers say could eventually contribute to smart bionic eyes and other low-energy artificial intelligence technologies.
$344M ARC investment to support research across Australia
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $344 million in Australian Government funding for over 290 research projects under its 2026 Future Fellowships scheme.
WA procurement review targets local jobs, manufacturing opportunities
The Western Australian Government is reviewing its procurement framework to identify how government spending can create more local jobs, strengthen industry and support manufacturing under its Made in WA plan.
Gilmour Space, Hypersonix to advance Australian hypersonic manufacturing capability
Queensland aerospace companies Gilmour Space Technologies and Hypersonix have signed an agreement aimed at advancing Australia’s hypersonic manufacturing and flight-test capabilities for defence and commercial programs.
Australian clothing manufacturing spotlighted as Ethical Clothing Australia Week returns
Australian textile, clothing and footwear manufacturing will be in focus during Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2026, with Ethical Clothing Australia bringing workers, accredited businesses, unions and industry advocates together to highlight the skilled labour behind locally made products.
Manufacturing investment supports 312 new jobs in Melbourne’s south-east
Six manufacturers in Melbourne’s south-east are sharing more than $5 million in Victorian Government grants to expand their operations, with the projects expected to create 312 new jobs.
NSW manufacturing fund opens $50,000 grants for technology adoption
NSW manufacturers can apply for grants of up to $50,000 under a new state government program aimed at helping businesses investigate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Jet Zero advances SAF manufacturing project with $30M funding
Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million and secured final development approval for its proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD) refinery in Townsville, Queensland, marking further progress towards construction of the project.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
