Australian manufacturing sector advised to prioritise energy optimisation to curb costs
Australian manufacturers should prioritise tackling energy waste and strengthening operational fundamentals before pursuing expensive new technologies or aggressive net-zero targets, according to DETA Consulting.
South Australia chosen for HAMR Energy’s first Australian methanol-to-jet SAF plant
South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.
TGA seeks public feedback on new manufacturing rules for medicines, medicinal gases
Manufacturing guidance covering medicinal gases, qualification, and validation processes is being considered under two concept papers released for public consultation, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Schneider Electric concludes Sustainability Impact 2021-2025 program with 8.86/10 score
Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its five-year Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program and outlining the next phase of its sustainability strategy.
Austal delivers tenth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to Royal Australian Navy
Austal Limited has delivered the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, completing the SEA1445-1 program following a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on March 3, 2026.
Victorian gov’t boosts manufacturing with new antimony processing push
The Victorian Government says it is strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability by boosting critical minerals processing, announcing new grants aimed at establishing a local antimony processing industry and creating jobs in regional Victoria.
Hazer graphite clears testing for concrete, asphalt manufacturing markets
Australian technology company Hazer Group Limited says its graphite has met Australian infrastructure specifications and international standards for use as an additive in concrete and asphalt manufacturing applications following independent third-party testing.
Automation and inkjet reshape print manufacturing in 2026 – Jet Technologies
Australian print businesses are rethinking manufacturing strategies in 2026, with automation and digital inkjet technologies reshaping how production moves through the factory floor, according to Jet Technologies.
WA gov’t targets manufacturing and key industries in new workforce strategy
The Western Australian Government has announced it will develop a comprehensive workforce strategy aimed at supporting key industries, including advanced manufacturing, as part of efforts to diversify and strengthen the State’s economy.
Australia doubles down on manufacturing with critical minerals rise
Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
