Manufacturing skills enrolments stagnate as SEMMA warns of ongoing shortages
Manufacturing apprentice and engineering enrolments have remained largely stagnant over the past three years, prompting the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) to warn that the sector could face continuing skills shortages.
Nova Systems expands manufacturing footprint with larger systems integration centre
Nova Systems has expanded its manufacturing and systems integration footprint in Queensland, opening a new National Systems Integration Centre in Banyo that is more than twice the size of its original facility.
NSW opens $6M fund to support innovative manufacturing adoption
The NSW Government has opened applications for a new $6 million fund aimed at helping manufacturers adopt new technologies, improve productivity and strengthen local manufacturing capability.
Australian-first aircraft refinishing facility backed by Queensland Government
The Queensland Government has committed $12 million to support the establishment of what it says will be Australia’s first sovereign wide-body aircraft paint and refinishing facility at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba, with the project expected to strengthen the region’s manufacturing, aerospace and defence capabilities.
Manufacturing spin-out Hysata named national finalist for research commercialisation
University of Wollongong (UOW) spin-out Hysata has been named a national finalist in the Research Commercialisation category at the 2026 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards, recognising the manufacturing and commercial development of hydrogen technology originating from university research.
Biological research targets new approaches to plastic waste in manufacturing
Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded research is advancing biological approaches to plastic waste, with potential applications in manufacturing, recycling and environmental management.
Volgren manufactures 50 high-capacity articulated buses for NSW network
Volgren’s Eagle Farm manufacturing facility in Queensland has begun delivering 50 new high-capacity articulated buses to the New South Wales public transport network, according to the bus manufacturer.
Modscape + Modbotics begins construction of 50,000sqm Yatala manufacturing facility
Manufacturing is set to expand at Yatala on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with Modscape + Modbotics marking the start of construction of a new 50,000-square-metre advanced manufacturing facility.
Manufacturing to support next stage of Australia’s high-speed rail planning
Manufacturing capabilities will form part of the next stage of planning for Australia’s High Speed Rail, with three major construction consortia shortlisted to develop plans for the Newcastle to Sydney route.
Fletcher Building returns to profit as manufacturing divisions support FY26 result
Fletcher Building has returned to profit in FY26, with the company reporting stronger earnings and cash flow as its core manufacturing divisions performed well despite a difficult trading environment.
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