Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Micro-X receives $8M health funding to develop ‘game-changing’ portable brain scanner

Micro-X (ASX:MX1) has received up to $8 million from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund to develop a portable CT scanner for stroke...

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman completes first test flight

Boeing Australia announced today that it has successfully completed the first test flight of its Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft with the Royal Australian Air...

Government launches $50m fund to accelerate carbon capture technologies

The Federal Government has launched its $50 million Carbon Capture Use and Storage Development Fund aimed at supporting carbon capture projects across Australia. Highlighted as...

CIMIC Group companies UGL and CPB Contractors win ECI contract for CopperString 2.0

CIMIC Group’s UGL and CPB Contractors have entered an early contractor involvement (ECI) contract with energy infrastructure company CuString related to the delivery of...

Downer confirms sale of its blasting services business to Enaex

Enaex, a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group, has completed the acquisition of Downer Blasting Services, the rock fragmentation services subsidiary of the Australian...

Releaf Group set to acquire medicinal cannabis manufacturer Cannoz

Releaf Group Ltd's wholly owned subsidiary Releaf Manufacturing Pty Ltd has inked an agreement to acquire 51% interest in licensed cannabis manufacturer Perfect Capital...

China’s investment in Australia drops 61% to new record low

Chinese investment in Australia dropped over 61 per cent for 2020, according to data from the Chinese Investment in Australia Database (CHIIA) at The...

SA commences historic ban on single-use plastic

South Australia has banned single-use plastic products in a historic move that could radicalize the way plastic is regulated throughout Australia. "South Australia is yet...

Australian PMI shows strong manufacturing recovery in February

Australia's manufacturing sector continues to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic, as indicated by a new record high Australian PMI®. The Australian Industry...

NAIF-backed fertiliser project to generate more than 500 jobs in north Queensland

Fertiliser company Agripower Australia has secured a $71 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to upgrade infrastructure and improve access to...
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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.