Australian gov’t invests $100M in advanced drone technology
The Australian Government will invest over $100 million to enhance the Australian Defence Force (ADF)'s drone capabilities, providing military personnel with cutting-edge lethal and non-lethal technologies.
$798M Vecco project to bolster manufacturing in Queensland
Queensland's renewable energy sector and manufacturing industry are set to receive a boost with the Vecco Critical Minerals Project moving closer to fruition after gaining coordinated project status.
Qld backs QPM’s Townsville manufacturing hub with $8M boost
The Queensland Government is making an $8 million investment to prepare the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project for investment readiness, boosting the local manufacturing sector.
Australian manufacturing sector shows strong resilience and growth in 2024 – report
Grant Thornton has unveiled its annual Manufacturing Benchmarking report for 2024, indicating that the manufacturing sector has demonstrated adaptability in the face of economic challenges.
Gov’t clean energy grants welcomed, calls to end coal support
In response to the announcement of six new grants to cut emissions from industry, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s national climate policy adviser, Annika Reynolds, has expressed both praise and criticism regarding the government's latest initiatives.
Tasmania’s new organics facility aims to slash landfill waste
Dulverton Waste Management has unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Organics Facility in Tasmania’s North-West to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills.
Townsville TAFE opens advanced manufacturing and renewable energy training hub
North Queensland residents looking to benefit from the Queensland Government’s investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and housing can now refine their skills at a new, state-of-the-art training facility.
Grants to drive critical minerals production in Australia
The Australian Government will provide $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia to boost downstream processing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
Orica takes home top prizes in AFR Sustainability Leaders Awards
Orica, a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions and one of Australia’s key manufacturers, has been distinguished for its sustainability efforts in the 2024 Australian Financial Review (AFR) Sustainability Leaders Awards.
Monash unveils state-of-the-art Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre
The Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) has officially opened in the Monash Technology Precinct in Clayton, poised to advance medicine formulation, tackle manufacturing challenges, and develop a highly skilled pharmaceutical workforce.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
