Victoria pushes ‘buy local’ initiative amid holiday season
The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to buy local and support the state’s farmers, producers, and retailers.
Australian job vacancies ease in February but remain high historically
Australia's job vacancies dropped in the three months leading up to February, the third consecutive quarter of decline, but figures remain significantly higher than levels prior to the pandemic, indicating a competitive labour market, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
Stanwell to power Brisbane Airport with 100% green energy
Brisbane Airport Corporation has secured a deal with government-owned energy generator Stanwell to make its operations 100 per cent powered by renewable energy.
L3Harris Technologies sells Military Training business, Combat Propulsion Systems businesses for $1.4bn
L3Harris Technologies has signed inked two separate agreements to sell its Military Training business to high technology company CAE and its Combat Propulsion Systems...
Late payments strain WA small businesses, manufacturers amid pandemic, report says
Late payments of 30 days or more are making it harder for Western Australian businesses, including those in the manufacturing industry, to gain access...
Manufacturing leadership shift announced at Hunter Manufacturing Awards AGM
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards has announced a manufacturing leadership transition following its Annual General Meeting on 18 March 2026, with Chair Jacqui Daley concluding nine years on the Board and Chris Kelleher appointed as incoming Chair.
Amaero’s new powder plant to be fully operational by year’s end
Amaero has announced that the build of its powder plant is nearing completion at its engineering partner’s facility.
The plant, which is scheduled to complete...
Australian scientists urge govt. to invest in domestic vaccine manufacturing capability
Scientists across Australia are urging the Government to develop the onshore manufacturing capability within the next twelve months.
In its 2021-22 Pre-Budget Submission, the Australian...
IICA announces Industrial Machinery Safety Forum dates in Sydney, Melbourne
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA), the International Organization of Standardization (ISO), and the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association Limited (APPMA) have collaborated to hold Industrial Machinery Safety Forum seminars in Sydney and Melbourne this November.
Aussie Helpers becomes foodpro charity partner to aid farmers in boosting food manufacturing industry
foodpro, Australia's largest and longest-running food manufacturing industry event, has named Aussie Helpers as its charity partner for 2023 in an effort to give back to farming communities that are critical to the operation of food manufacturing in Australia.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut
Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.
