Monday, October 12, 2026

Public feedback sought for AU’s green energy transition

The Australian government’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is soliciting public feedback on the country’s green energy transition. 

WA streamlines Mid West Hydrogen Hub development with new funding

The Western Australian government has allocated $5.5 million in funding to accelerate the development of the Mid West Hydrogen Hub. 

Queensland releases updated Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap

The Queensland government has updated its Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap to help thousands of manufacturers create good and secure jobs.

Lockheed Martin Australia invests $74m in new Air Defence Centre

Lockheed Martin Australia is investing $74 million to establish a National Integrated Air and Missle Defence (IAMD) Ecosystem in Australia.

New biopolymer coating developed to solve food packaging issues

Researchers from Flinders University and German biomaterials developer one • f?ve have designed new biopolymer coating materials that would address packaging waste issues in the fast-food industry. 

ARC hub for Australian steel innovation launches in Illawarra

The University of Wollongong Australia has launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for Australian Steel Innovation in Illawarra. 

BAE Systems Australia bags $155m Navy Destroyer contract

BAE Systems Australia has secured a $155 million contract to equip the Australian Navy’s Hobart Class Destroyer fleet with sovereign sustainment capability.  Under the six-year...

Victoria’s economy bounces back to pre-pandemic levels— report

Jobs and investment in Victoria have recovered to above pre-pandemic levels, indicating a resilient economy, according to the state’s latest Annual Financial Report.

Schneider Electric to invest $46 million to modernize manufacturing plants in North America

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced it will invest about $46 million in its Lexington, KY and Lincoln, NE manufacturing plants to modernize their operations and increase circuit breaker and related electrical product output for its customers in the U.S. and Canada. 

Australian government commits to backing local manufacturers

The Australian government has pledged to support Australian manufacturers in their efforts to expand and develop innovative products. 
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