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New Zealand manufacturing contracts further in September, says BusinessNZ

The manufacturing sector in New Zealand saw a deeper slide into contraction during September with the seasonally adjusted PMI valued at 45.3, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).

ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.

Climate Council urges NSW to boost renewable energy and storage as closing of Eraring...

The New South Wales Government should devote all of its resources to increasing renewable energy and storage so that the state can power through the shutdown of Eraring Power Station, Australia's largest coal-fired power station.

Government signs $89m Chinook support contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia

The Federal Government has inked a 12-month contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia that will secure dozens of defence industry jobs in Queensland. Making the...

M. Holland launches e-commerce website for 3D printing materials

M. Holland, an international distributor of thermoplastic resins and 3D printing materials, has announced the launch of a new e-commerce website for additive manufacturing...

Australia’s manufacturing post-COVID recovery slows down in May

The Australian PMI dipped 6.1 points to 52.4 In May, signaling a slower rate of expansion after three months of steady acceleration. Ai Group’s key...

Residents celebrate new ‘Takes All’ recycling feature in Merriwa

Residents of Merriwa can now take advantage of a new “takes all” trial launched by the Return and Earn program, aimed at simplifying the recycling process for eligible bottles and cans. 

Victoria rolls out scaleup program to support local tech startups

The Victorian Government has launched a scaleup program that would provide support to local tech businesses to enable them to expand and create more jobs. 

Mobilicom delivers 150 Ground Controller Stations worth $1.1M under existing $2.3M contract

Wireless communication solutions company Mobilicom Limited (ASX:MOB) announced today that it has completed the delivery of over 150 units of its Ground Controller Station...

Pharmaxis’ locally manufactured cystic fibrosis drug lands in the US

Australian pharmaceutical research company Pharmaxis Ltd (ASX:PXS) exported the first shipment of its locally developed and manufactured cystic fibrosis (CF) drug Bronchitol™ (mannitol) to...
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