Gov’t invites feedback on $2B plan to support green aluminium manufacturing
The Australian Government has opened public consultation for the design of its $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit, a major investment aimed at strengthening the nation’s aluminium manufacturing industry while supporting the transition to renewable energy.
Hazer and KBR alliance advancing hydrogen tech commercialisation
Hazer Group Ltd has reported progress in its strategic alliance with global engineering firm Kellogg Brown & Root LLC, aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and global licensing of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology.
SA manufacturer Offline Campers wins International Good Design Award
South Australian manufacturer Offline Campers has received international recognition for its locally made Solitaire Hybrid Camper, winning an International Good Design Award for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
NSW targets manufacturing investment in expanding plant-based protein market
The NSW Government has released a new prospectus promoting regional opportunities in plant-based protein manufacturing, outlining measures intended to attract investment, support local industries, and encourage growth in the state’s food production sector.
UNSW research explores greener manufacturing methods for iron and steel production
UNSW Sydney researchers are advancing work on cleaner iron and steelmaking technologies in a bid to address one of the manufacturing sector’s largest sources of carbon emissions.
Altech Batteries raises $6M to advance battery manufacturing projects
Altech Batteries Limited has announced a $6 million capital raising to support the advancement of its battery manufacturing and commercialisation initiatives across Australia, Europe and the United States.
Breakthrough Victoria announces first Fellowship recipients driving research commercialisation
Breakthrough Victoria (BV) has announced the first three recipients of its Fellowship Program, a $7.5 million initiative designed to support researchers in transforming their discoveries into market-ready innovations.
New register to monitor health of silica-exposed workers across manufacturing, mining sectors
The NSW Government has launched a new Silica Worker Register (SWR) to improve health monitoring and protect workers involved in high-risk crystalline silica substance (CSS) processing across industries including manufacturing, construction, mining, and tunnelling.
EVC report finds strong EV uptake, calls for continued support
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has reached new milestones in sales, model availability and charging infrastructure, but continued growth will depend on sustained government and industry support, according to the State of EVs 2025 report released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement
Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector.
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.
