Industry-backed TAFE degree aims to grow skills across manufacturing, automation sectors
TAFE Queensland has launched a new Associate Degree in Applied Technologies aimed at strengthening skills across advanced industries including manufacturing, as demand grows for workers with digital and automation capabilities.
Australians back domestic manufacturing push for sustainable aviation fuel, Sydney Airport says
New research commissioned by Sydney Airport suggests Australians broadly support building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry that would expand local manufacturing capability while creating regional jobs and supporting farmers.
Australia’s $2.1B battery recycling sector pushes for national stewardship framework
Australia’s battery recycling industry is already contributing billions of dollars to the national economy and could play a larger role in supporting domestic manufacturing and resource recovery, according to new figures highlighted by the Battery Stewardship Council.
Food manufacturing industry to meet in Melbourne under foodpro–AIFST partnership
Manufacturing innovation across Australia’s food sector is set to take centre stage in July 2026 as foodpro partners with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) to deliver a combined platform bringing together food manufacturing, research and industry expertise in Melbourne.
Manufacturing resilience: Australian firms post steady growth in 2025 – report
Australian manufacturers ended 2025 on a solid footing, maintaining healthy profit margins and strategic operational shifts despite a year of economic volatility, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from inventory management specialist Unleashed.
Gov’t grants target Australian manufacturing, AI and industry growth
The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.
Chemical manufacturing drives growth in US manufacturing sector, Census Bureau reports
Chemical manufacturing in the United States expanded between 2017 and 2022 even as the broader manufacturing sector saw a decline in establishments, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Titomic targets US market with advanced manufacturing redomicile plan
Advanced manufacturing company Titomic Limited has announced plans to redomicile its corporate structure to the United States as it seeks to strengthen its position in global manufacturing markets tied to defence, aerospace and industrial sectors.
Manufacturing sector targeted in WA energy affordability push with $153.3M loan program
The Western Australian Government announced that a new $153.3 million initiative aimed at lowering energy costs for local businesses will strengthen the State’s manufacturing sector and support investments in cleaner, more efficient technology.
Visy launches new Tasmanian packaging hub for food and farming sectors
Packaging and recycling company Visy has opened a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, Tasmania, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capability and supporting the state’s food, beverage and agricultural sectors.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
