Manufacturing surge as most car suppliers beat new emissions targets in first year
Australia’s vehicle manufacturing and supply market has recorded strong early results under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), with around two-thirds of suppliers exceeding their emissions targets in the first reporting period, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
KONGSBERG advances guided weapons manufacturing in Hunter region
Manufacturing progress at KONGSBERG’s missile factory in regional New South Wales was highlighted this week during a site visit by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, as construction continues at the Astra Aerolab Defence & Aerospace Precinct in Williamtown.
WA updates Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has updated the state’s Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award, with changes taking effect from 18 February 2026.
Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance highlights workforce needs during visit to Monash mRNA training centre
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has underscored the importance of industry-aligned workforce planning following a visit to the Monash mRNA Workforce Training Centre in Melbourne
Call grows for gov’t action to unlock manufacturing at Lithgow rail workshop
Manufacturing jobs have become a central issue in Lithgow as community groups step up calls for government action to secure the future of the long-vacant Lithgow Locomotive Workshop, arguing the site could underpin both traditional rail manufacturing and emerging battery-electric train production.
RMIT research flags saltbush as high-protein manufacturing ingredient
New research from RMIT University suggests an Australian desert plant commonly known as Old Man Saltbush could offer food manufacturers a natural way to boost protein content and reduce added salt in staple foods.
Breakthrough Victoria-backed quantum firm Infleqtion lists on NYSE
Breakthrough Victoria-backed quantum company Infleqtion has become the first portfolio company supported by Breakthrough Victoria to list publicly, debuting on the New York Stock Exchange.
Australian Vanadium advances manufacturing-led Kalgoorlie battery bid
Manufacturing ambitions in Western Australia’s energy storage sector have moved a step forward, with Australian Vanadium Limited confirming its subsidiary VSUN Energy has entered a pre-bid agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries for the proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS).
Another international tech investment lands in Victoria
Leading Taiwanese ICT company Synnex has officially opened a new purpose-built logistics facility and its Oceania headquarters in Oakleigh South, bringing $150 million in investment to Victoria.
Queensland sugar manufacturing sector pushes for gov’t support amid bioenergy opportunities
Queensland’s sugar manufacturing sector is urging stronger government-industry collaboration to unlock new biofuels and bioenergy opportunities, highlighting the economic potential of diversifying the industry amid a downturn in global sugar prices.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
