Minerals processing roadmap: An opportunity for jobs and climate
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The Federal Government’s plan to boost processing of critical minerals needed for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines is a welcome step that...
Defence issues solicitation for high-temperature structure research proposals
The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has called on Australian industry, universities, and research firms to submit research proposals that would support the...
WA announces $10m grant to support e-waste infrastructure
The Western Australian government has announced a $10 million allocation to boost WA’s collection and recycling network of electrical and electronic waste.
March figures show decline in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector
New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted in March and remains well below the long-term average signalling challenges for the sector, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Carbon emission Safeguard Mechanism a work in progress, says Ai Group
Innes Willox, CEO of the national employer association Ai Group, said the federal government’s recently unveiled Safeguard Mechanism to drive down carbon emissions has a long way to go before its key climate policy reforms start working properly.
Federal Government commits $11m to CopperString project
The Federal Government has announced support of up to $11 million to help progress the CopperString 2.0 transmission project to Final Investment Decision in...
QMI webinar sparks interest in biofabrication careers in manufacturing
The Gateway to Industry Schools Program, run by the Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI), recently hosted an inspiring webinar, “Exploring Career Pathways in Biofabrication and Bioengineering,” aimed at students and educators interested in manufacturing careers.
Tritium makes a mark in Malaysia with latest fast charger sale
Tritium, a Brisbane-based global provider of direct current fast electric vehicle chargers, is entering the Malaysian market with a new purchase order from EV charger installer and management services provider, KuroEV.
Manufacturing apprentices recognised in Queensland Women in Manufacturing awards
The Queensland Government has highlighted the role of women in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, announcing the winners of the 2026 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards and opening nominations for the Women in Manufacturing Leadership Program.
Quickstep to supply F-35 vertical tail components in new contract
Quickstep Holdings has secured an $11.3 million purchase order for its Lot 17 F-35 vertical tail components from Marand Precision Engineering, a longstanding to Quickstep on the F-35 program.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
