Manufacturing grant to help North Queensland pie maker expand production
Townsville-based manufacturer The Outback Pie Co. will receive around $524,000 in Queensland Government funding to install automated production equipment, with the project expected to create 24 jobs and improve manufacturing productivity.
$2.7M project targets advanced manufacturing for Australian defence and medical sectors
A $2.7 million industry-led project will develop Australia’s manufacturing capability for certified metal components used in defence, maritime and medical applications, with the aim of reducing reliance on overseas supply chains.
Zip Water wins 2026 Australian Good Design Award for accessible remote
Zip Water’s Accessible Remote, designed and manufactured in Condell Park, NSW, has won a 2026 Australian Good Design Award for its approach to making drinking water more accessible.
Felton Industries’ Tow & Fold wins 2026 Australian Good Design Award
Felton Industries’ Tow & Fold portable grandstand has received a 2026 Australian Good Design Award in the Product Design Furniture and Lighting category, recognising its design and engineering for portable spectator seating.
Cordless lighting security system earns NEOZ a 2026 design award
NEOZ has won a 2026 Australian Good Design Award for its Cordless Lamp Lock, a tool-free security system designed to secure cordless lamps in hospitality environments without compromising their appearance.
CSIRO-led project tests regenerative farming practices for climate resilience
A five-year CSIRO-led project is testing regenerative agriculture practices across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to assess how they could help grain producers manage increasingly dry and unpredictable conditions.
Hunter manufacturing finalists announced ahead of 2026 awards gala
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards has announced its finalists across 16 award categories, recognising manufacturers, industry collaborations and individuals ahead of its annual gala in Newcastle on 30 October 2026.
Local manufacturing helps Australian coffee brand expand into new markets
Australian manufacturing capabilities have helped Melbourne-based coffee brand First Press expand its ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee range, with support from Victorian manufacturer Tongala Nutrition and processing and packaging company Tetra Pak.
Built Here showcase highlights Australian manufacturing and research capabilities
Australian manufacturing and advanced technology innovations will be among hundreds of projects showcased at Parliament House in Canberra on 12 October, as industry, research and government organisations highlight the outcomes of collaborative research and development.
$14.5M funding to support Riverina rice manufacturing and 200 jobs
The Australian Government has committed $14.5 million towards new rice manufacturing infrastructure in Leeton, NSW, with the project expected to support more than 200 direct and indirect jobs in the Riverina region.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
