Thursday, September 17, 2026

New work plan greenlights major mineral sands project in Victoria

The Victorian Government has approved a new work plan for VHM Limited’s Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, a move expected to create jobs and expand the state’s critical minerals sector. 

Northrop Grumman and RMIT to study safe use of unmanned aircraft systems in Australia

Northrop Grumman — a leading global security company that provides innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernisation...

Quasar launches space domain awareness capabilities to transform the space industry

Australian start-up Quasar Satellite Technologies has unveiled its pioneering Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities, developed in collaboration with Australia's national science agency CSIRO.

WA unveils $200,000 Defence Ready investment to bolster local capabilities

The Western Australian Government has launched a $200,000 investment as part of the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants, which aims to help local businesses enhance their capabilities and meet Defence requirements. 

Market search underway for Victoria’s new public energy and storage utility

The Victorian government has launched a market search for a large-scale renewable energy generation and storage project to kickstart its revival of the publicly owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) in a push to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions for Victorians.

Manufacturing sector to benefit from RED Grants in Wheatbelt

The Western Australian Government announced $1.16 million in funding under the latest round of Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants, with a focus on boosting the manufacturing sector in the Wheatbelt. 

Amaero names Ronald Aman as director of manufacturing

ASX-listed advanced manufacturing company Amaero International has onboarded industry leader Dr Ronald Aman as its new director of manufacturing. 

Sparc gains regulatory nod for ecosparc commercial trial launch

Sparc Technologies Limited has received Commercial Evaluation Authorisation (CEA) from the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) for its ecosparc product.

Exclusive battery recycling deal inked by Lithium Australia, Volvo

Lithium Australia announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, has signed an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group Australia's Buses division that will focus on recycling end-of-life batteries from the latter’s fleet of electric and hybrid buses.

First Graphene and Flinders University launch super-strength carbons firm

Advanced materials company, First Graphene and Flinders University have launched a new nanoScience firm that will manufacture clean and super-strength carbon materials for the...
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