Australia enters global era with introduction of new vehicle efficiency standards
The Electric Vehicle Council has applauded the Australian federal government for propelling the nation into the international mainstream by initiating New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), promising enhanced options and reduced fuel expenses for Australian drivers.
Coca-Cola Amatil announces sale of SPC business
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the sale of its SPC fruit and vegetable processing business to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies for...
BAE Systems wins major US Army contract
BAE Systems has won a contract from the US Army to build the full-rate production version of its M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and M992A3 ammunition...
Victoria gears up for advanced manufacturing showcase at VMS2023
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2023 (VMS2023) is set to convene industry experts on 21 November 2023 at the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosted by the Victorian Government, in partnership with NORTH Link.
Hypersonix tapped by key US defence accelerator for test vehicle
Australian aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems has been drafted into the US Defense Innovation Unit’s accelerator program after being chosen to provide hypersonic vehicles for testing.
Advanced manufacturer XTEK Limited wins new spare parts order from Defence
Advanced composites manufacturer XTEK Limited has received new purchase orders totalling A$8.1m from Defence.
The contract includes $5.7 million SUAS spare parts orders and a...
Iveco expands its Australian-based production
Iveco has made good on its promise to increase the range of models manufactured at its Melbourne facility with the announcement that the previously...
$9.8m state-of-the-art research centre at Deakin to drive sustainable aquaculture in Australia
Deakin University will house a new $9.8m state-of-the-art aquaculture research centre that will drive sustainable fish production, novel feed and aquaculture technology development, and...
Value-added food processing identified as one of Australia’s future growth hotspots
With Australia's reputation for manufacturing high-quality products, the country needs to shift from producing commodity products to growing, processing and supplying premium produce in...
Downer opens applications for 300 jobs in train manufacturing
Construction of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) facility at Torbanlea is moving ahead, with Downer reporting major progress as wall cladding nears completion and specialist equipment installation begins.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
