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Boral has announced it will transition its bagged dry mix products manufactured at its Maldon, New South Wales facility to packaging made from recycled plastic that is fully recyclable at the end of its life, replacing the existing paper bags.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a soft robotic model of the human heart designed to replicate key aspects of heart function and disease, with the aim of supporting research into cardiovascular conditions and the development of new medical devices.

Altech Batteries Ltd has announced that the deadline to meet the conditions attached to a €46.7 million German government funding approval for its CERENERGY® sodium chloride solid-state battery project has been extended to 30 September 2026.

Australia's manufacturing sector is set to receive a renewable hydrogen boost after the Albanese Government announced chemical manufacturer Orica has reached a final investment decision (FID) on a $432 million project to produce and use renewable hydrogen at its Hunter Valley operations.

Australian aerospace technology company MAKO has raised AU$28 million (US$20 million) in a Series A funding round to expand manufacturing of its shark skin-inspired Flightfilm technology, which is designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Nyrstar has appointed Wendy McMillan as chief executive officer of its Australian business, Nyrstar Australia, as the company continues to progress its metals modernisation program.

Australian manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups can now apply for a new $3.25 million funding program aimed at helping businesses adopt additive manufacturing to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains and accelerate innovation, according to the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC).

Australia's manufacturing sector is expected to remain under pressure from the ongoing global energy crisis, even if tensions in the Middle East ease soon, according to the Australian Industry Group, which says the effects on inflation, investment and business activity are likely to persist for months.

A new national initiative has been launched to help Australian small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers adopt more sustainable packaging and processing solutions while reducing food loss and waste, according to End Food Waste Australia.

Alcoa has announced an agreement to acquire South32’s interests in a portfolio of bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations for an upfront consideration of approximately US$4.1 billion, in a transaction the company says will expand its global upstream aluminium business and strengthen its production footprint.