Friday, June 12, 2026

COVID has demonstrated the importance of domestic manufacturing to national health, security and resilience

Scott Morrison identified seven key goods as being essential to Australia's national interest amidst global supply chain issues.  To ensure Australia's economic stability, the federal...

Austal Australia launches second Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat

Austal Australia has successfully launched Hull 812, the second of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The ship was launched at...

Fast charger manufacturer Tritium appoints new COO

Brisbane-based fast charger manufacturer Tritium has announced the appointment of Glen Casey as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr Casey will step into his...

BlueScope Steel Supports Flood Relief and Recovery in Australia

Steel manufacturer BlueScope Steel has donated $500,000 to businesses hit by the floods. The destruction and effects caused by the floods in New South Wales...

Woodside successfully installs 3D printed part into critical service on operating asset

Woodside has announced that it has successfully installed and placed into operation its first 3D printed part.   Namely, the company installed a 3D printed...

Ansell joins new Alliance aimed at protecting workers vulnerable to forced labor

Australian personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer Ansell has been announced as one of seven founding members of the newly-formed Responsible Glove Alliance (RGA). According to...

New $560m project to cement Australia’s reputation as a critical minerals powerhouse

The Federal Government has granted Major Project Status to a $560 million cobalt project near Broken Hill, NSW, in an effort to supercharge Australia’s...

BlueScope welcomes NSW’s $250m Renewable Manufacturing Fund

BlueScope has welcomed the  NSW Government's announcement of its $250 million Renewable Manufacturing Fund, as well as its commitment to developing opportunities for the...

World’s first regenerating battery train to be developed in Australia

Fortescue has announced plans to develop the world's first Infinity Train – a regenerating battery-electric iron ore train that will use gravitational energy to...

Australia’s manufacturing sector back into expansion territory in February

Ai Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 4.8 points to 53.2 in February, indicating minor improvements and a return to...
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