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Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Market Development Fund, aimed at supporting Australian businesses, researchers, and organisations in delivering innovative projects that incorporate tyre-derived materials (TDM). 

Heidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, expanding its presence in Melbourne’s construction materials market.

Australia Post has officially opened a new International Commercial Facility at Sky Road, Melbourne Airport, aimed at enhancing the automation and efficiency of its inbound international parcel operations.

Australia’s iLAuNCH Trailblazer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States-based Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) to strengthen collaboration on space technology and security.

A team of researchers at Monash University has developed a new type of water filtration membrane that removes small per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), marking a significant advancement in tackling persistent chemical contamination.

Mitsubishi Corporation has announced its participation in an international demonstration project aimed at advancing a hydrogen-based ironmaking process. 

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has announced the 11 project teams selected for the ninth cohort of its ON Accelerate program, highlighting its focus on drug development, healthcare delivery, and sustainability innovations.

SafeWork NSW is using Youth Week to remind employers of their legal obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of the over half a million young workers in New South Wales, urging them to reflect on workplace safety for employees aged 25 and under.

Australian technology developed at RMIT University is paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective production of bio-oils, which could replace petroleum-based products in industries like electronics, construction, and automotive. 

Global economic instability and shifting political conditions are placing immense pressure on Australian manufacturers, with supply chain disruptions driving up costs and making it harder to maintain profitability, prompting calls from ECI Solutions for improved operational visibility.