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Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.

The 2026 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) program has been launched with a renewed focus on regional manufacturing capability, innovation, and competitiveness, as entries open for the Awards’ 22nd year.

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 has concluded in Brisbane after three days of showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and industry innovation, with organisers highlighting strong...

A new report by Oxford Economics Australia has warned that workforce shortages across Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector are expected to intensify over the next decade, with demand projected to outpace labour supply in several critical manufacturing-related occupations.

Hydrix has signed a binding contract with NIOA Group to support the design, development and integration of a telemetry-capable inert proximity fuze and kinetic effector payload package for small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS), in a move aimed at strengthening Australia’s sovereign manufacturing and counter-drone Defence capability.

Australian eucalyptus products company Bosisto’s has launched a new purpose-built eucalyptus oil distillery near Wedderburn, with the company saying the investment will strengthen local manufacturing capability and expand Australian-made production capacity.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed measures in the Federal Budget aimed at supporting productivity, business investment and workforce capability, while warning that escalating instability in the Middle East could still place upward pressure on costs across manufacturing supply chains and for consumers.

Hazer Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Continual Renewable Ventures to assess opportunities for developing low-carbon liquid fuels production in Australia, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD), according to an announcement from Hazer.

The Federal Government’s 2026-27 Budget has drawn a mixed response from industry, research and engineering groups, with stakeholders broadly welcoming continued support for manufacturing, research and innovation while raising concerns about energy costs, skills shortages and the pace of reform.

Manufacturing software provider ECI Software Solutions has launched its modern ERP system for Australian batch and process manufacturers, introducing the availability of its Deacom platform locally as part of an effort to support efficiency, compliance, and operational visibility across the manufacturing sector.