Thursday, May 14, 2026

$3bn green energy precinct announced for Central Queensland

Dr Andrew Forrest AO has announced a $3 billion renewable energy precinct in Central Queensland that will cut electricity bills for residents and businesses, create...

CIMIC responds to HOCHTIEF’s takeover offer

Australia’s CIMIC Group has responded to the announcement made by its majority shareholder, HOCHTIEF, of its intention to make an off-market takeover offer. Earlier this...

Genex secures funds for Bouldercombe battery project

Genex has announced that it has secured $40 million from domestic and international institutional investors and can proceed with the construction of the Bouldercombe...

Evolution Energy Minerals accepted into the European Battery Alliance

Evolution Energy Minerals announce that it has been accepted as a member of the European Battery Alliance (EBA), a platform for key stakeholders across...

Reinforced Earth to build a new WA manufacturing hub near Northam

Reinforced Earth, a national civil engineering firm, is constructing a new manufacturing hub near Northam after purchasing a 4.02 hectare site in DevelopmentWA's Avon...

New state-of-the-art armoured vehicle centre of excellence to be established in Geelong

The Morrison Government has announced the establishment of a new state-of-the-art armoured vehicle centre of excellence at Avalon Airport in Greater Geelong. Hanwha Defense Australia...

Elphinstone secures its first defence contract, set to create more than 50 jobs

Wynyard-based manufacturing company Elphinstone stands to create about 55 new jobs thanks to a new contract award from Defence. Under the terms of the contract,...

Thales kickstarts new era of precision manufacturing at its Lithgow facility in NSW

Construction has commenced on a new $6.5 million building that marks the beginning of a new era for Thales Australia’s Lithgow Arms business and...

Small Victorian manufacturer wins $2.5m US Navy contract

The US Navy has awarded a $2.46 million contract to a Victorian small business to produce 22 specialized work stands that allow technicians to...

Origin announces early closure of the Eraring Power Station in NSW

Origin is proposing to close the Eraring Power Station in NSW will close in mid-2025, rather than 2030-32. Origin said the move was part of...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.