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Queensland will invest up to $4 million in what it says will be Australia's largest high-resolution regional airborne gravity survey to support future critical minerals exploration in the state's north-west.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a lightweight wearable sensor that could one day allow patients with heart and breathing conditions to be monitored continuously at home, potentially supporting earlier detection of health issues and reducing the need for hospital visits.

Canberra-based defence manufacturer Boresight has expanded its target drone offering with the introduction of a larger unmanned aerial system designed to meet growing demand for realistic counter-drone training and testing.

Several members of Engineers Australia have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with the organisation congratulating recipients for their contributions to engineering, education, industry and the broader community.

The Australian Government has awarded a $72 million contract to Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large-calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has launched a new industry group focused on food manufacturing, aimed at supporting professional development, networking and business growth across the sector.

Australian camper trailer manufacturer Offline Campers has significantly expanded its manufacturing footprint in Adelaide’s north, quadrupling its floorspace and upgrading its facilities at the former Holden site at Lionsgate, in a move the company says will support rising demand and job growth.

A new Australian Tenders notice has outlined a manufacturing-focused national project aimed at assessing Australia’s long-term food production capability and identifying future needs across the sector through to 2050, according to Australian Tenders.

Hazer Group Ltd has strengthened its manufacturing and clean energy technology footprint in Japan after securing a key patent from the Japanese Patent Office, expanding protection for its hydrogen and graphite production process in a strategically important market, the company said.

The first Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers have completed a live-fire training exercise, marking a milestone in the introduction of the new artillery capability...