CRA welcomes strategic review of Australia’s R&D system
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has welcomed the release of a discussion paper from the panel conducting a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system, expressing support for a deeper engagement in the consultation process.
Industry group warns of manufacturing risks amid rising imports
The Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) has urged state and federal governments to take decisive action against cheap imports, warning that failure to do so could have significant consequences for the local manufacturing sector and Australia’s construction industry.
Austal secures $270M contract to build hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry
Austal Australasia has secured a contract valued between A$265 million and A$275 million to design and construct a 130-metre "hydrogen-ready" high-speed ferry for Swedish shipping company Gotlandsbolaget.Â
Warialda residents encouraged to recycle and earn with Return and Earn
Residents of Warialda have the opportunity to start the new year with an environmentally friendly resolution by recycling drink containers at the IGA Warialda Return and Earn machine.Â
Orora’s half-year results reflect strong growth despite economic headwinds
Orora has completed the simplification of its portfolio, focusing on its global beverage packaging operations and implementing cost-cutting measures to navigate challenging market conditions.Â
Gov’t launches review to strengthen Australia’s R&D future
A new discussion paper has been released by the panel leading a landmark examination of Australia's research and development (R&D) system, highlighting concerns over the nation’s diminishing R&D investment and its economic implications.Â
Gold Fields awards wind turbine manufacturing contract for St Ives mine
Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine in Western Australia.Â
FoodTech QLD 2025 to bring together leading food manufacturing experts
FoodTech QLD is set to return to the Gold Coast in 2025, bringing together industry leaders, technology providers, and manufacturers to explore the latest advancements in food production and processing.Â
Craft beer boom drives growth in Australia’s beer manufacturing sector
The Australian beer manufacturing industry has experienced steady revenue growth over the past decade, despite a decline in per capita beer consumption, according to a market research report by IBISWorld.Â
Monash researchers develop AI tool to speed up microplastics detection
Monash University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program designed to accelerate the identification and analysis of microplastics, a growing environmental concern.Â
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