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Australia Post unveils major regional NSW expansion with six new parcel facilities

Australia Post has announced an infrastructure investment in regional New South Wales, with six new purpose-built facilities planned for Tumut, Leeton, Casino, Deniliquin, Forbes and Byron Bay. 

Grassroots food co-op linked to improved diets, less food insecurity – study

A community-run food cooperative is helping residents across New South Wales and the ACT access fresh produce more affordably – and its impact on food security and diet quality is now backed by academic research.

NSW moves forward with local manufacturing plans for new train fleet

The NSW Government has launched industry engagement for its Future Fleet Program, marking the next step in plans to replace the ageing Tangara train fleet by early 2027 and support local train manufacturing.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals enters manufacturing agreement with Sprout Organic

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has announced it has entered into a manufacturing agreement with children’s nutrition company Sprout Organic Pty Ltd to produce intermediate and fortified milk formula base powder.

Hazer secures $2M funding to advance graphite commercialisation efforts

Hazer Group Ltd has announced it has secured more than $2 million in funding to support the next stage of its graphite commercialisation strategy, strengthening its collaboration with the University of Sydney under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellowship scheme.

Victorian skills program opens for applications to support advanced manufacturing

The Victorian Government has announced the launch of Round 2 of its Skills Solutions Partnerships Program, aimed at addressing critical skills shortages in key industries by fostering collaboration between industry groups and educational institutions. 

James Hardie celebrates Australian Made Week with renewed focus on local manufacturing

James Hardie Australia has marked Australian Made Week with a renewed commitment to local manufacturing, highlighting its partnership with the Australian Made campaign and its ongoing investment in homegrown innovation and capability.

Ampcontrol renews support for rescue helicopter after employee’s near-fatal crash

Ampcontrol has renewed its major community partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Northern NSW following a lifesaving rescue involving one of its employees.

Brisbane startup Stratoship completes high-altitude airship test, with ARM Hub support

Aerospace startup Stratoship has completed a breakthrough validation flight of its high-altitude airship, surpassing engineering targets in a test that aims to reduce Australia’s reliance on foreign satellites for communications and observation.

AFC and Epson Australia to explore smart factory model for fashion manufacturing

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia have announced a new initiative to explore the development of an AI-powered smart factory that could modernise the country's fashion manufacturing sector. 
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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.