NSW gov’t backs manufacturing with $28M renewables hub in Western Sydney
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $28 million investment to establish a Renewables Manufacturing Hub in Blacktown, a project expected to anchor new jobs and strengthen local industrial capability in Western Sydney.
New report suggests South East Melbourne as a leading Victorian and Australian manufacturing area
Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) has overtaken Western Sydney as Australia’s largest manufacturing region, according to new analysis by Deloitte Access Economics.
Crusader Caravans expands Australian manufacturing with launch of Dreamhaven brand
Crusader Caravans has expanded its manufacturing operations with the launch of Dreamhaven, a new brand aimed at giving Australians greater access to locally made caravans at a more affordable price.
Singapore grants Hazer patent for advanced graphite process
Hazer Group Ltd has been granted a key patent by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore covering its proprietary process for controlling the morphology of graphite, a development the company says will strengthen its intellectual property portfolio in Southeast Asia.
Renewable energy boost as Victoria approves gigawatt-scale battery
The Victorian Government has approved the state’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park, which it says will support cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable renewable energy for households and businesses.
WA gov’t seeks industry input on future of transmission manufacturing
The Western Australian Government is calling on local manufacturers and industry stakeholders to help shape the future of transmission manufacturing and servicing capability across Western Australia.
WA Government trial confirms potential of two-way EV charging
Horizon Power has completed a 12-month trial in Exmouth that tested two-way electric vehicle charging technology, with the Western Australian Government confirming the project as a step forward in managing future energy needs.
RMIT engineers create low-carbon building material from cardboard and earth
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new construction material made from cardboard, soil and water that has only a quarter of the carbon footprint of concrete while cutting down on waste going to landfill.
Queensland manufacturing deal to deliver 80 new fire trucks
The Queensland Government has announced an $80 million investment to deliver 80 new Type 2 fire and rescue trucks, with the vehicles to be built and assembled through a partnership between Volvo and Fraser Engineering Group and final fit-out at Volvo’s Brisbane facilities.
Australian manufacturers record slower Q2, but optimism builds with rising orders
Australian manufacturers saw a slowdown in sales and a rise in lead times and stock levels in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from inventory management software provider Unleashed.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
