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Queensland-based manufacturer Solar Bollard Lighting (SBL) has won the Best Small Business Award at Lighting Council Australia’s 2026 Lighting Industry Excellence Awards, recognising its work in solar lighting design, manufacturing and product development.

Lockheed Martin Australia is leading a partnership involving Queensland manufacturers, research institutions and the state government to develop a mobile launch platform for testing high-speed and hypersonic flight technologies.

Eight Australian agribusinesses involved in food production, meat processing and agricultural manufacturing have been named finalists in the 2026 Australian Export Awards, highlighting the range of products and capabilities supplying international markets.

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) will showcase six local manufacturers at the Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne in November, launching its first Australian Manufacturing Precinct to connect domestic production businesses with potential buyers and procurement teams.

An Australian Steel Institute (ASI)-developed scheme aimed at improving sustainability across steel manufacturing and supply chains has received an international award from constructsteel, a program of the World Steel Association.

Queensland manufacturers have until 6 November 2026 to apply for a state government-backed program offering up to $250,000 in co-funding for artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to ARM Hub.

The Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) has launched a South Australian Node at Flinders University’s Tonsley campus, aiming to connect manufacturers with research expertise and support the commercial development of additive manufacturing technologies.

UNSW Sydney and battery technology company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop clean energy skills, research and manufacturing capability in Australia, including plans for a proposed training and innovation centre in Western Sydney.

Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities could be affected by research security policies that restrict scientific collaboration with China, according to commentary published by the University of Technology Sydney’s Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI).

The Queensland Government has announced the completion of the Port of Mackay Container Depot hardstand, a 1.3-hectare facility intended to improve freight efficiency and access to domestic and international markets for regional industries, including manufacturing.