Manufacturing hub planned to accelerate modular housing delivery in NSW
The NSW Government will fund a new modular housing manufacturing hub as part of its upcoming state budget, aiming to increase housing supply through faster and potentially lower-cost construction methods.
Manufacturing skills course launched to support modern construction methods
Melbourne Polytechnic has launched a new training course aimed at strengthening manufacturing-focused skills in the construction sector, as industry seeks wider adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) to help address housing supply and productivity challenges.
Spare parts supply chains under scrutiny as global volatility continues, Dematic says
Australian businesses are being urged to strengthen spare parts supply chain resilience amid renewed geopolitical and logistics disruptions, with automation company Dematic warning that many organisations may have prematurely scaled back contingency planning since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steel manufacturing expansion set to support $50B Western Sydney buildout
Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector is set to expand its steel processing capacity with the opening of a new facility in Milperra, designed to support the region’s growing construction and infrastructure pipeline, according to The Australian Reinforcement Company (ARC).
EOS manufacturing boosted by $175M counter-drone order, UAE joint venture plans
Australia’s defence manufacturing sector is set to play a role in a new counter-drone systems contract after Electro Optic Systems (EOS) announced it had secured a US$124 million (approximately A$175 million) order from UAE-based Generation 5 Holding L.L.C (Gen5).
Australia opens world-first carbon refinery as manufacturing decarbonisation push accelerates
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.
Manufacturing expansion at Yatala facility signals $300M export boos – Qld gov’t
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.
New solar homes market notice sets updated requirements for installers and retailers
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 ships Australian-made naval defence consoles in manufacturing breakthrough
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.
NRF invests $20M to advance Australia’s quantum chip manufacturing capability
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.
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Future-ready manufacturing: How AI and cloud ERP are transforming supply chains
As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.
