C-130J manufacturing partnership reaches 300 ship-sets
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked a manufacturing milestone with Australian industry partner Quickstep Holdings Limited completing the 300th ship-set of composite wing flaps for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
CSIRO launches $3M renewable energy lab upgrade in Newcastle
CSIRO has officially launched a $3 million upgrade of its Renewable Energy Integration Facility at its Energy Centre in Newcastle, with the national science agency stating the expansion significantly strengthens Australia’s capacity to test and validate technologies central to the electricity transition.
Regional Australia in focus for renewable AI plan
WinDC has partnered with Yirigaa to accelerate the deployment of sovereign, renewable-powered AI infrastructure across regional Australia, aiming to expand digital capability while supporting local economic and employment opportunities.
Australia-based manufacturing to deliver custom mRNA vaccines for brain cancer trial
Southern RNA and Providence Therapeutics have announced their support for a world-first clinical trial evaluating personalised mRNA cancer vaccines for children with advanced and treatment-resistant brain tumours, in what the companies describe as a significant step for both clinical research and mRNA manufacturing capability.
Felton Industries launches manufacturing push with Tow & Fold mobile grandstand range
Australian outdoor furniture manufacturer Felton Industries has unveiled its Tow & Fold mobile grandstand range, highlighting its manufacturing capability in developing portable spectator seating designed for councils, schools, and event organisers across the country.
Ethical Clothing Australia urges local manufacturing for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic uniforms
Australia’s accreditation body for the textile, clothing and footwear sector is calling for Olympic and Paralympic uniforms at the Brisbane 2032 Games to be locally and ethically manufactured, arguing the event presents a significant opportunity for Australian manufacturing.
$52M boost to power NSW’s renewable manufacturing push
The NSW Government has announced a $52 million investment aimed at strengthening the state’s renewable manufacturing sector, with the funding expected to unlock more than 100 construction jobs and create 67 ongoing positions.
CSIRO launches FarmPrint tool to help Aussie farmers measure environmental footprint
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has unveiled a new digital tool designed to help farmers evaluate and communicate the environmental footprint of agricultural production.
Australia, UK reaffirm defence manufacturing and technology ties in industry dialogue
Australia and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their defence industry partnership following the Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue held on 23 February 2026, the Australian Government said.
UNSW Sydney researchers target cleaner manufacturing with waste-to-fertiliser breakthrough
Researchers at UNSW Sydney say a new approach to fertiliser manufacturing could reduce emissions and clean up waterways by converting waste carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollutants into urea using renewable electricity.



























