NSW EPA targets microplastic pollution through unannounced industrial inspections
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has carried out an unannounced compliance campaign across Sydney to address plastic feedstock loss, working alongside City of Canterbury Bankstown, Inner West Council and Ryde Council in October 2025.
Australian manufacturer Fischer Plastic Products commemorates 60 years
Fischer Plastic Products Pty Ltd has announced the celebration of its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of Australian manufacturing at its Mulgrave facility in Victoria.
WA launches grants to accelerate modular manufacturing, housing supply
The Western Australian Government has announced a $50 million Housing Innovation Fund aimed at expanding the State’s housing supply through increased adoption of modern construction technologies and strengthened local manufacturing capability.
WA campaign boosts manufacturing-focused TAFE applications for 2026
The Western Australian Government says its fee-free and low-fee TAFE initiative, You Can Make It Here, has driven a significant rise in interest in vocational education, particularly in areas linked to advanced manufacturing and other in-demand industries.
ASC, Austal partner to advance additive manufacturing for naval capability
Austal has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASC to advance additive manufacturing technologies and strengthen Australia’s sovereign naval capability, marking what the company describes as a key step in expanding the role of advanced manufacturing in shipbuilding and submarine sustainment.
Top manufacturing performers recognised at Weld Australia’s 2025 Excellence Awards
Weld Australia has announced the winners of its 2025 Victoria & Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards, highlighting standout achievements that the organisation says are strengthening Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication capability.
$25.3M ARENA boost to scale SunDrive’s copper solar manufacturing tech
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for Australian solar manufacturer SunDrive to help bring its copper solar cell technology closer to commercial-scale production.
Hazer and KBR secure paid engineering study for UK hydrogen manufacturing project
Hazer Group Ltd has announced that, together with its strategic partner KBR, it has been awarded a paid concept engineering study by UK-based EnergyPathways plc for the development of a hydrogen and graphite manufacturing facility in England.
WA gov’t marks National Recycling Week with circular economy progress
The Western Australian Government has marked National Recycling Week by outlining progress in waste reduction and circular economy initiatives across the state.
European Energy signs renewable manufacturing power deal with Apple in Australia
European Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apple to deliver renewable electricity from its Lancaster solar project in Victoria, marking a step forward for clean energy manufacturing and investment in Australia.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
