Tania Archibald named new BlueScope Managing Director and CEO
BlueScope has announced the appointment of Tania Archibald as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mark Vassella when he retires on 1 February 2026.
JP Morgan: Global manufacturing shows resilience despite weak trade, job growth
The global manufacturing sector saw continued but modest expansion in October, with output and new orders both rising for the third consecutive month, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI released in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, ISM, and IFPSM.
Battery Stewardship Scheme B-cycle reauthorised by ACCC until 2030
The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision to reauthorise the national Battery Stewardship Scheme, B-cycle, for another five years.
Central Coast opens EOIs for $17M Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for tenancy at the Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, a new facility designed to boost manufacturing growth and collaboration across the region’s food and beverage sector.
ASC and BAE Systems launch joint ICN Portal to support Nuclear-powered Submarine Program
Australia’s sovereign submarine partners ASC and BAE Systems have jointly launched a new-look Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal to strengthen Australian industry participation in the Nuclear-powered Submarine Program (NPS).
Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Gov’t approves solar, battery projects to boost Victoria’s clean energy supply
The Victorian Government has approved two new renewable energy projects under its Development Facilitation Program (DFP), aimed at accelerating the delivery of clean and affordable energy across the state.
UNSW researchers advance solar technology through new light-splitting process
UNSW Sydney researchers have demonstrated a new approach that could boost the efficiency of solar panels by making sunlight work harder – splitting one photon of light into two packets of usable energy.
Bespoke Foods wins Product of the Year 2026 for Homestyle Potato Chips
Independent Melbourne food business Bespoke Foods has been named Product of the Year 2026 in the Frozen Chips category for its Homestyle Potato Chips, the company announced.
Deloitte report finds Lockheed Martin Australia contributed $1B to national economy in 2024
Lockheed Martin Australia has contributed more than AUD 1 billion to the national economy in 2024, according to a new Economic Impact Report by Deloitte Access Economics.
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