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Australia’s manufacturing sector has been placed at the centre of a new industrial decarbonisation push with the opening of what MCi Carbon says a world-first carbon refinery in Newcastle, a facility designed to convert carbon emissions into materials used in everyday manufacturing.

A major expansion of advanced manufacturing at Siemens’ Yatala facility is expected to generate a $300 million export pipeline, according to the Crisafulli Government, which says the development reflects renewed business confidence in Queensland and its manufacturing sector.

Solar Victoria has released its eighth Notice to Market ahead of its commencement on 1 July 2026, outlining updated requirements for participation in the Solar Homes Program and continuing efforts to support a safe and sustainable solar industry in Victoria, according to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

KONGSBERG Australia has marked a new step in sovereign defence manufacturing, with the first batch of Australian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System command and control consoles exported to Europe under a NATO contract.

Australia’s quantum manufacturing capability is set to expand following a $20 million investment by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) in Sydney-based Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), a company specialising in atomic-scale semiconductor manufacturing and quantum computing technologies.

A new RMIT study suggests a high-power ultrasound process could offer food manufacturers a way to extract protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, pointing to potential value in vegetable waste streams.

Manufacturing-focused recycling technology company RESIN8 has unveiled a process that it says can convert hard-to-recycle plastics into construction-grade materials designed to remain recyclable at the end of their life, as Australia’s national soft plastics recycling scheme resumes operations.

Food manufacturing professionals will have access to expanded networking opportunities at foodpro 2026, with the event placing a strong emphasis on industry connection across its four-day programme in Melbourne, according to foodpro.

Mars has officially opened a new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, describing the project as a significant investment in Australian manufacturing, regional employment and production capability.

Manufacturing reliability and equipment longevity in agricultural spraying production are being supported through the use of cable harnessing solutions from LAPP Australia, according to agricultural equipment specialist HARDI Australia, which says the components are helping reduce downtime and improve performance across its manufacturing operations in Adelaide.