Australian gov’t backs innovative manufacturing projects through Industry Growth Program
The Australian Government has announced new funding under its Industry Growth Program to help commercialise innovative manufacturing projects, supporting local businesses in advancing health, food, and safety technologies.
Sparc Technologies advances ecosparc manufacturing applications in Dulux partnership
Sparc Technologies Limited has announced a new collaboration with Dulux Australia to apply an ecosparc-enhanced protective coating system to the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse in Kingston South East, South Australia.
Big River Group highlights manufacturing strength, sustainability of Australian timber
Big River Group has underscored the growing demand for Australian-manufactured timber, citing its strength, sustainability, and design versatility as key reasons builders and designers continue to choose locally made materials.
NSW advances plastics phase-out with new manufacturing, recycling measures
The NSW Government has announced the next phase of its plan to phase out single-use and problematic plastics, in a move expected to boost local manufacturing of recyclable and reusable products.
WA to source green steel from local manufacturers for gov’t projects
The Western Australian Government has announced a new initiative to strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing sector, launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for locally made green steel to be used in major government projects.
ARENA invests $45 million in Fortescue’s Pilbara Solar Innovation Hub
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $45 million in funding for Fortescue’s Solar Innovation Hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, aimed at lowering the cost of large-scale solar and accelerating the deployment of clean energy technologies across the country.
Optiscan and Australian Clinical Labs partner to accelerate digital pathology innovation
Optiscan Imaging Limited has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with Australian Clinical Labs Limited to accelerate the development and deployment of its InForm digital pathology platform.
Australia hosts US clean tech manufacturers to boost investment in local industry
Australia is hosting 13 US clean technology manufacturing companies this week as part of the Australia-America Clean Industry Delegation, aimed at exploring opportunities in clean energy and manufacturing investment.
Alcoa, Ball and Unilever pioneer carbon-free aluminum manufacturing for consumer packaging
Alcoa Corporation, in partnership with Ball Corporation and Unilever PLC, has announced the first use of ELYSIS carbon-free smelting technology in the manufacturing of consumer personal and home care packaging.
Cleanaway partners with Acciona to divert waste from WA landfills
Cleanaway has entered into a long-term agreement with Acciona to supply waste feedstock for the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility, which aims to divert waste from Western Australian landfills through the use of Energy from Waste (EfW) technology.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
