Manufacturing training hub in South West backed by WA gov’t RED Grants
A manufacturing-focused training hub aimed at strengthening regional manufacturing capability and creating local jobs in the South West will be established under the Cook Labor Government’s latest round of Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants.
Queensland Export Awards 2026 to recognise manufacturing, export performance
The Queensland Government has opened applications for the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing as part of the state’s $138.9 billion export industry.
Epson keeps top ESG rating for third year in a row
Epson has received a AAA rating, the highest possible score in the MSCI ESG Ratings, for the third consecutive year, according to a company statement.
Amazon Australia signs nine renewable energy deals, lifting capacity to nearly 1GW
Amazon Australia has announced nine new renewable energy power purchase agreements across New South Wales and Victoria, adding 430 megawatts of carbon-free energy capacity to the National Electricity Market and bringing its total contracted capacity in the country to 990MW.
Hazer and KBR complete commercial-scale hydrogen design package for global rollout
Hazer Group Ltd has announced the completion of a commercial-scale Process Design Package (PDP) for its Hazer Process, developed in collaboration with engineering and technology firm Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), marking what the company describes as a key milestone toward global deployment and licensing of the technology.
Manufacturing project to advance 3D-printed naval components, CDU says
A new manufacturing project led by Charles Darwin University aims to use high-speed 3D printing to produce naval propulsion components made from nickel aluminium bronze (NAB), a material the university says is difficult and slow to manufacture using traditional methods in Australia.
Weld Australia, ASSDA sign manufacturing-focused MoU to boost industry collaboration
Weld Australia and the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration and capability across Australia’s manufacturing, welding and stainless steel sectors.
Australian-manufactured Lockheed Martin GMLRS missile launched
An Australian manufacturing milestone has been reached following the launch of a locally produced Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile, according to Lockheed Martin.
Australian firms urged to access US$2 billion Pacific infrastructure pipeline via new Austrade platform
Australian businesses are being encouraged to explore opportunities across a US$2 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects in the Pacific, following the launch of a new online platform designed to improve visibility of upcoming work and support earlier engagement with procurement processes, according to Austrade.
Deteqt raises $5M to scale manufacturing of chip-scale quantum sensing technology
Australian quantum sensing company Deteqt has closed a $5 million AUD seed round, highlighting a manufacturing-focused push to scale its chip-scale quantum magnetic sensing technology as global interest in defence and field-deployable sensing grows.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
