Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Registrations open for 2025 National Manufacturing Summit in Sydney

Registrations have officially opened for the 2025 National Manufacturing Summit, with the event set to be held on 24 July at the Shangri-La Sydney and a welcome dinner scheduled for 23 July. 

Ariarne Titmus helps drive launch of Australian Made Week with Volvo’s ‘Arnie’ truck

Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus launched Australian Made Week today from the driver’s seat of a locally manufactured Volvo truck named ‘Arnie’, in a symbolic show of support for Australian manufacturers and the value of buying local.

BMT and BAE Systems team up for Anzac Class Design Support Contract bid

BMT has announced it is entering into an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, currently the subject of a Commonwealth tender.

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.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.