New Australia–China agreement launches joint steel decarbonisation effort
Australia and China have formalised a new cooperation framework on steel industry emissions, with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to advance joint work on steel decarbonisation.
WA targets new manufacturing partnerships during energy mission to South Korea
Western Australia's manufacturing and clean energy capabilities are being placed at the centre of a three-day investment mission to South Korea, with the state government seeking to strengthen industrial and energy partnerships with one of its largest trading partners.
Lockheed Martin begins manufacturing operations at new Port Wakefield missile facility
Lockheed Martin Australia has commenced manufacturing operations at a new Missile Assembly Facility in Port Wakefield, South Australia, marking what the company describes as a significant step in developing domestic guided-weapons capability.
ASC names Alex Walsh as Acting Chief Executive Officer
ASC Pty Ltd has appointed Alex Walsh as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, with the defence and nuclear industry executive to step into the role on 12 December 2025.
Global innovators targeted to strengthen Queensland’s manufacturing and industry base
Queensland is placing manufacturing at the forefront of its economic strategy, with the state government opening expressions of interest for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) as part of efforts to attract global talent and build new industries.
$1 billion cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility opens in Melbourne
CSL Seqirus has officially opened its $1 billion plant in Tullamarine, described as the Southern Hemisphere’s first cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility.
SA manufacturing leaders recognised at 2025 Welding Excellence Awards
South Australia’s manufacturing capability took centre stage in Adelaide as Weld Australia announced the winners of its 2025 South Australia Welding Excellence Awards, celebrating achievements across fabrication, welding and training.
NSW opens $39M round of grants to expand EV fast charging network
The New South Wales Government has opened applications for Round 4 of its EV fast charging grants program, offering $39 million to expand what it describes as the state’s fast charging network and support the transition to cleaner transport.
Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant begins operational testing
Sparc Technologies Limited has reported a key milestone in its green hydrogen venture, stating that Sparc Hydrogen has achieved sustained hydrogen generation at what it describes as a first-of-its-kind pilot plant in Roseworthy, South Australia.
Expert: $26 billion opportunity lost as Australia ships raw materials overseas
Australia is sitting on a potential $26 billion economic opportunity over the next decade, but only if it stops shipping raw materials overseas and starts processing them locally, a leading mining industry expert says.
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