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Manufacturing growth in Queensland is set to accelerate after Siemens announced a major expansion of its Fusesaver manufacturing facility, with the investment expected to nearly quadruple the site’s footprint, double its workforce and generate more than $300 million in additional exports over the next decade.

Australia’s wheat growers are facing increasing challenges from frost as climate variability reshapes production decisions, according to new research released by CSIRO.

Victoria is positioning itself as a global hub for manufacturing lifesaving vaccines, with new mRNA infrastructure at BioNTech’s Bundoora site expected to strengthen research capacity and support jobs across the sector, according to the Victorian Government.

New Energy Transport has announced it has secured new funding to accelerate the rollout of its electric road freight operations in Australia, as it moves to deploy a modular charging and trucking network aimed at supporting large-scale freight electrification.

Cognizant has launched an industry-leading sovereign Physical AI Platform-as-a-Service aimed at advancing manufacturing and other industrial operations by integrating autonomous systems into core enterprise infrastructure, the company said.

NSW’s container deposit scheme Return and Earn has reached two major milestones, with 16 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned by the community since the program began in 2017, according to scheme partners. 

Australia's manufacturing and deep technology capabilities were highlighted at a national innovation showcase hosted by CSIRO, with researchers, investors, industry representatives and government officials gathering to explore how scientific discoveries can be translated into commercial outcomes.

Australia's efforts to reduce emissions from steelmaking could receive a boost through a research project led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) aimed at adapting existing blast furnace technology to operate with lower carbon emissions.

Victoria has opened what it says is Australia's first hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre, with the Victorian Government describing the facility as a major investment in accelerating medical discoveries and improving patient outcomes.

Hazer Group Ltd has entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hallett Group Pty Ltd to collaborate on product development and potential commercial graphite offtake discussions in South Australia, as the company looks to expand applications for its Hazer Graphite in construction and infrastructure materials.