Australia marks 10 years of the Medical Research Future Fund
The Australian Government is marking the 10th anniversary of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), which has provided $4.2 billion in funding for health and medical research since its establishment.
Perth to host first Indo-Pacific robotics and AI conference
Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.
WA moves to modernise project approvals, backing local manufacturing and industry
The Western Australian Government has announced it will introduce the State Development Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at streamlining project approvals and supporting the growth of strategic manufacturing and industrial projects across the State.
$1.7B defence boost: Australia to manufacture next-generation Ghost Shark fleet
The Australian Government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured autonomous undersea vehicles, known as the Ghost Shark.
The Arnott’s Group Anniversary Gala raises over $360K for families facing cancer
The Arnott’s Group has marked its 160th anniversary on 5 September by raising more than $360,000 for charity at its Gala event in Sydney.
University collaboration delivers breakthrough in tracking tiny plastic particles
Researchers from the University of Melbourne, working with colleagues from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, have developed a new method to detect nanoplastics that could transform monitoring of plastic pollution worldwide.
UQ-led project develops sponge-like gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed sponge-like gold particles that could help improve the way doctors triage women with suspected ovarian cancer, offering a more accurate and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic tools.
New CDU drone facility to support advanced manufacturing and UAV testing
A new drone test flight facility in the Northern Territory will give manufacturers the chance to test their technology in diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions.
Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance launches campaign to attract young Australians
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has launched a national campaign encouraging young Australians to explore career opportunities in the country’s evolving manufacturing sector.
Hitachi Energy commits $1B to expand US manufacturing of grid infrastructure
Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced more than UISD 1 billion in new manufacturing investments to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States.
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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.
