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Western Australia has taken a step towards locally manufacturing advanced cancer therapies, with Royal Perth Hospital licensed to manufacture CAR T-cells and becoming the first hospital in Australia authorised to manufacture tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for clinical trials.

Australian manufacturing automation company Beckhoff Automation says its long-running partnership with machine builder Modra Technology has supported the development of CreelMT, an automated creel management system designed to improve efficiency in carpet manufacturing.

The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2027 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards, recognising women apprentices who demonstrate leadership potential, initiative and contributions to an inclusive manufacturing workplace.

Adbri and The CSL Group have commenced operations of a battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier that will transport limestone for cement manufacturing in South Australia, according to the company.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has examined opportunities and challenges surrounding the reuse and recycling of solar panels as part of a parliamentary inquiry into reducing solar waste and supporting a circular economy, according to the Parliament of Australia.

The Arnott’s Group has recognised the contributions of its supply partners at its annual 2026 Supplier Forum in Sydney, highlighting collaboration, innovation and supply chain performance across its operations.

Manufacturing hydrazine from urea using electricity and sodium chloride could offer a potential alternative to established production methods, according to research from Adelaide University’s School of Chemical Engineering.

Australian manufacturing producer prices increased in the June quarter, with higher energy and fuel costs contributing to rises in both input and output prices, according to the latest Producer Price Indexes report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Tasmanian manufacturer Kings Outdoor Living is expanding its use of aluminium as it develops locally made shade and shelter systems for schools, parks, sporting clubs, hospitality venues and homes, according to Capral Aluminium.

Five doctoral students have presented their research as potential commercial ventures in what the Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC) described as a nation-first pitching competition.