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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.

The Queensland Government has secured the site for the proposed $60 million Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, a project aimed at supporting skills development and growth in the state’s manufacturing sector.

Aurora Labs Limited has raised approximately $5.5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate the manufacturing and development of its next-generation drone propulsion systems, with strategic backing from Adelaide-based Sovereign Propulsion Systems (SPS).

Gold Coast-based manufacturer PWR Advanced Cooling Technology has been named Queensland Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, also taking home the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category award.

Renewable energy smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has raised AUD 4.6 million through a supported placement to accelerate its international commercialisation efforts and advance product innovation.

Robotic technology company FBR Limited has announced the completion of Factory Acceptance Testing for its newest Hadrian construction robot at its premises in High Wycombe, Western Australia.

The NSW Government has announced $760,107 in funding for Medovex Pty Ltd to develop an advanced medical device manufacturing and sterilisation facility in Wollongong, as part of a broader $2.8 million investment to drive economic growth across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.

Cowra residents now have an additional location to recycle bottles, cans, and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Z Power Cowra, located at 120 Taragala Street.

Australia’s manufacturing industry took centre stage  as Weld Australia hosted the 2025 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards in Brisbane, recognising outstanding achievements in fabrication, innovation, training, and safety across the sector.

Australian energy storage company 1414 Degrees Ltd has announced the acquisition of an exclusive global licence for George Washington University’s patented silicon nanoparticle technology (SiNTL), paving the way for potential advancements in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.