WA food and beverage manufacturing showcase set for Meet the Buyer return
Western Australia’s flagship food and beverage trade show, Meet the Buyer, will return to Crown Perth on 20 October 2026, bringing together producers, buyers and industry representatives for a day focused on commercial partnerships and market opportunities in the state’s food manufacturing and production sectors.
UK-Australia manufacturing pilot targets faster AUKUS submarine sustainment
Manufacturing cooperation between Babcock International Group and Truflo Marine has been expanded under a new UK pilot initiative aimed at strengthening submarine sustainment supply chains across Australia and the United Kingdom, with a focus on industrial resilience in support of AUKUS requirements.
CSIRO launches edge AI system to speed up real-time robotics learning
CSIRO has launched new artificial intelligence infrastructure designed to bring high-performance computing closer to where data is generated, supporting real-time learning for robots and other physical AI systems as demand grows for faster, on-site processing.
SA space manufacturing capacity reinforced with latest successful orbital capsule recovery
South Australia’s role in manufacturing-enabled space operations has been underscored by the South Australian Government following the safe return of a Varda Space Industries capsule at the Koonibba Test Range, near Ceduna.
PsiQuantum selects Moreton Bay site to support advanced manufacturing and quantum computing project
PsiQuantum has announced plans to establish its Australian utility-scale quantum computing project at Moreton Bay Central in Queensland, with the company highlighting the site’s industrial infrastructure and advanced manufacturing potential.
Australian-made materials key to housing output, HIA says
Australia’s manufacturing sector and its role in housing supply have been highlighted by the Housing Industry Association, with Chief Executive Industry & Policy Simon Croft pointing to local production as a critical driver of the nation’s home building pipeline.
UWA Public Policy Institute commentary assesses WA Budget’s economic direction
Western Australia’s strong fiscal position is giving the State room to invest in long-term economic capacity, including housing infrastructure, advanced manufacturing facilities and major infrastructure projects, according to commentary released by the UWA Public Policy Institute following the 2026–27 WA Budget.
New Victoria-designed system offers reusable alternative to single-use pallet wrap in logistics
A venture from No Wrap is positioning itself as a cheaper, reusable alternative to single-use plastic pallet wrap, with its system designed and manufactured in Victoria as pressure builds on supply chains to reduce plastic waste.
Australian-developed Toyota HiLux GVM upgrade to boost payload capacity
Toyota Australia says it will introduce a locally developed factory-engineered gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade option for selected HiLux 4x4 grades from August 2026, aimed at increasing the vehicle’s carrying capacity for fleet and private customers.
Australia urged to invest in AI to secure productivity gains, says UNSW
Artificial intelligence could play a decisive role in lifting Australia’s future living standards, but only if the country takes a strategic approach to investment and control, according to the UNSW AI Institute.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
