Friday, October 2, 2026

Vic rolls out first electric buses in Sunbury

The Victorian government has deployed the first three electric buses in Sunbury as part of its Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Trial. 

Vic businesses called on for manufacturing decarbonisation grant program

Business Victoria has launched its Business Growth Stream initiative to help local manufacturers tap into decarbonisation opportunities in production. 

Shaping the National Quantum Strategy

The Albanese Labor Government is seeking views to shape the National Quantum Strategy to position Australia as global leader in quantum research and applied technology. 

BioNTech to empower Vic with new mRNA R&D centre

German biotechnology manufacturer BioNTech has selected Victoria to house its Asia-Pacific mRNA clinical research and development centre. 

New massive renewable electrolyser planned for Queensland

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is slated to build one of the world’s largest renewable energy-powered electrolysers in Queensland. 

Lockheed Martin Australia launches veterans employee program

Lockheed Martin Australia proudly launches its inaugural Military Veterans Employee Resource Group (MilVet ERG) to recruit, develop, sustain, include, empower and retain Australia’s veteran cohort.

Have your say on safe storage of ammonium nitrate

SafeWork NSW is consulting on safety measures that will strengthen the current regulation of ammonium nitrate storage and are encouraging the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the issue.

Australian manufacturers cite challenges toward digital transformation

Business leaders have convened at the recent CommBank Western Sydney Manufacturing Roundtable to tackle factors that impact digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. 

Ampcontrol Group to welcome 200 new hires in 2023

Leading electrical engineering company Ampcontrol Group is planning to open over 200 manufacturing roles in Australia by the end of 2023. 

CIMIC’s UGL announces teaming agreement with Penske

UGL today announced it will partner with Penske Australia to tender for a major upcoming Australian Defence Force maintenance contract. 
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.