ICN Victoria showcase to boost local supplier opportunities in Geelong
Businesses in Greater Geelong and the surrounding region will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from major projects at the upcoming ICN Victoria Greater Geelong Showcase 2025.
IperionX secures $11M EXIM bank loan to boost US titanium manufacturing
IperionX Limited has secured approval from the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) for an equipment finance loan of $11 million.
Boost for Aussie manufacturers as gov’t expands buy local strategy
The Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) has welcomed the federal government’s Buy Australian Plan, which is outlined in the 2025 Federal Budget and aims to boost support for local manufacturers and producers.
First Nations-owned Yarn’n inks exclusive supply deal with Woolworths
First Nations-owned and operated toilet paper start-up Yarn’n is set to expand its reach across Australia, with Woolworths announcing it will exclusively stock the brand in nearly all of its supermarkets nationwide and online from late March 2025.
Downer lands multi-year Powerco electricity network deal
Downer EDI Limited has secured a NZD 600 million (AUD 540 million) Electricity Field Services Agreement with New Zealand energy distributor Powerco.
Study finds Qld coal mine methane emissions far higher than reported
A new study has found that methane emissions from an open-cut coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin could be up to eight times higher than previously reported.
Breakthrough Victoria backs smart farming tech for space and local agriculture
Breakthrough Victoria and La Trobe University are co-investing in Melbourne-based Gaia Project Australia (GPA) to support the development of sustainable farming solutions with applications for both Earth’s agriculture and space exploration.
Boral secures $24.5M grant to slash cement manufacturing emissions
Boral has secured $24.5 million in Australian Government funding to support carbon-reducing adaptations at its Berrima Cement Works, a move that could reduce CO2 emissions from cement manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes annually.
Andersens flooring supports ‘Australia’s first’ stewardship scheme for floor coverings
Andersens Flooring is advancing its sustainability efforts by partnering with ResiLoop, which the company claims is Australia’s first product stewardship scheme for floor coverings, to reduce landfill waste and promote a circular economy within the industry.
New Australian-made metal powders to boost sovereign manufacturing capability
An Australian high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology is poised to enhance the country’s advanced manufacturing sector by delivering high-performance High Entropy Material (HEM) powders.
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