Pectin 360 secures $2.1M grant to advance local pectin and fibre manufacturing
Pectin 360 has secured a $2.1 million Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Round 17 grant from the Australian Government to establish Australia’s first onshore pectin and fibre manufacturing capability.
Manufacturing to benefit as ARENA funds first shared electric truck charging hub
Australia’s manufacturing and freight sectors are set to benefit from a new $12.3 million investment in the nation’s first shared electric truck charging hub, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
ABS: Manufacturing among top performers in July business turnover growth
Business turnover in Australia rose by 2.9 per cent in July in seasonally adjusted terms, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australia marks 10 years of the Medical Research Future Fund
The Australian Government is marking the 10th anniversary of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), which has provided $4.2 billion in funding for health and medical research since its establishment.
Perth to host first Indo-Pacific robotics and AI conference
Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.
WA moves to modernise project approvals, backing local manufacturing and industry
The Western Australian Government has announced it will introduce the State Development Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at streamlining project approvals and supporting the growth of strategic manufacturing and industrial projects across the State.
$1.7B defence boost: Australia to manufacture next-generation Ghost Shark fleet
The Australian Government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured autonomous undersea vehicles, known as the Ghost Shark.
The Arnott’s Group Anniversary Gala raises over $360K for families facing cancer
The Arnott’s Group has marked its 160th anniversary on 5 September by raising more than $360,000 for charity at its Gala event in Sydney.
University collaboration delivers breakthrough in tracking tiny plastic particles
Researchers from the University of Melbourne, working with colleagues from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, have developed a new method to detect nanoplastics that could transform monitoring of plastic pollution worldwide.
UQ-led project develops sponge-like gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed sponge-like gold particles that could help improve the way doctors triage women with suspected ovarian cancer, offering a more accurate and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic tools.
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Smarter energy decisions: GridBeyond unveils AI-powered Bid Optimiser in Australia
As Australia’s energy transition accelerates, businesses participating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are facing growing challenges in managing their energy assets efficiently.
