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.
$5B investment to back industry’s shift towards net zero by 2050
The Albanese Government has announced a $5 billion Net Zero Fund aimed at supporting Australia’s industrial sector to reduce emissions and scale up low-emissions technologies as part of the nation’s net zero plan.
Manufacturing sectors identified as critical in Australia’s climate strategy
The Australian Government has placed manufacturing at the centre of its Net Zero Plan, releasing new sector strategies that outline how industry and resources will transition to net zero emissions by 2050 while remaining competitive and creating new economic opportunities.
Australia sets 2035 climate target with focus on manufacturing, clean energy
The Albanese Government has set Australia’s 2035 climate change target at a 62 to 70 per cent reduction in emissions from 2005 levels, highlighting the role of renewable energy and low-emissions manufacturing in driving the transition.
Manufacturing ERP boost as Atturra becomes Infor M3 reseller
Atturra has expanded its partnership with enterprise software provider Infor, announcing it has been appointed as an Infor M3 reseller in Australia and New Zealand.
WA Gov’t unveils SWIS Transmission Plan to boost renewable energy, manufacturing
The WA Government has unveiled the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan, outlining major upgrades to the State’s main power grid to accelerate the clean energy transition while expanding opportunities in local manufacturing.
ARENA outlines vision for First Nations inclusion in renewable energy transition
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining a commitment to ensuring First Nations peoples are engaged and able to benefit from the nation’s clean energy transition.
DroneShield marks manufacturing milestone with 4,000th system delivered
DroneShield has announced it has surpassed 4,000 systems sold worldwide, following the receipt of two contracts worth a combined $7.9 million for handheld counter-drone systems from the US Department of Defence.Â
$1.1B federal program to drive Australian-made renewable fuels
The Australian Government has announced a $1.1 billion investment to accelerate local manufacturing of cleaner liquid fuels, aimed at strengthening supply chains and supporting the nation’s transition to net zero.
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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.
