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Volvo Group Australia has commenced local manufacturing of battery-electric original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trucks, with what the company says are the first Australian-made OEM electric trucks rolling off the production line at its Wacol facility in Queensland.

Manufacturing work has begun on the first Tangara train refurbishment at Newcastle’s Cardiff Maintenance Centre, with the NSW Government saying the project marks the start of rebuilding the Hunter’s rail manufacturing workforce and capability.

OncoSil Medical has completed three manufacturing validation cycles with manufacturing partner Cyclotek, establishing a scalable Australian manufacturing capability for its OncoSil device as the company progresses towards commercial production, according to an announcement from the medical device manufacturer.

Hazer Group has announced that independent testing has confirmed its graphite can be upgraded to more than 99.99% purity using thermal purification, marking a step forward in the company's efforts to develop higher-value applications for its graphite co-product.

A new manufacturing hub designed to support Australia's food and beverage sector has opened on the NSW Central Coast, with the Australian Government saying the facility will help small and medium-sized manufacturers scale production, develop new products and strengthen domestic manufacturing capability.

Daikin Australia has launched its next-generation Alira X wall-mounted split system air conditioner range, introducing upgraded heating performance, indoor air quality features and design refinements aimed at addressing Australia's varied and often extreme climate conditions.

Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a major expansion of its Submarines site in Derby, with the company saying the increased manufacturing capacity will support current and future submarine programmes for the UK and Australian navies under growing defence commitments.

Australian small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses will be able to access a new $10 million co-investment fund aimed at supporting emissions reduction, improving energy efficiency and transitioning away from fossil fuel-based industrial processes, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).

The Western Australian Government has announced $6.5 million in funding over the next four years to support the State's space sector, with the investment to be shared between the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium and Curtin University's Binar Space Program.

UNSW Sydney has recognised the achievements of women engineers across industry, research and academia at its 2026 Women in Engineering Alumni Awards, with engineering leader Dr Gunilla Burrowes receiving the Ada Lovelace Medal for Outstanding Engineer.