RMIT breakthrough: Tree bark waste becomes tool for cleaner air and water
Eucalyptus bark, typically stripped from logs and discarded as forestry waste, could be repurposed into materials for cleaning polluted water, filtering air and capturing carbon dioxide, according to new research from RMIT University.
Voltavate launches Victorian R&D site for battery manufacturing push
Battery technology startup Voltavate is establishing its Australian headquarters and research and development facility in Port Melbourne, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of battery manufacturing capability in Victoria.
Manufacturing gap in voltage management leaves Aussies $1.4B out of pocket, says EcoJoule Energy
Australian manufacturing-linked power electronics company EcoJoule Energy says underinvestment in voltage management technologies across distribution networks is costing energy consumers about $1.1 billion a year in potential savings, alongside an estimated $317 million in annual appliance damage.
Australian-first critical minerals facility opens in Sydney
New critical minerals processing facilities have been opened in Sydney, aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to refine resources used in renewable energy technologies, defence applications and other advanced industries, according to a joint media release from the Australian Government.
Manufacturing, energy security in focus as Australian gov’t unveils domestic gas reservation scheme
The Australian Government has announced a new domestic gas reservation scheme aimed at securing affordable gas supplies for Australian households and manufacturing industries, with exporters to be required to direct part of their production to the domestic market from mid-2027.
WA budget boosts manufacturing, energy transition and industrial investment
The Western Australian Government says its 2026-27 State Budget will deliver billions of dollars in investment aimed at supporting manufacturing, energy transition projects and broader economic diversification across the State.
Seven NSW manufacturers to feature at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026
Seven NSW manufacturers will showcase their products and expertise at this year’s Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 in Brisbane, with support from the NSW Government as part of efforts to promote the state’s advanced manufacturing sector.
Victoria backs new gas project amid manufacturing energy security concerns
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed approval of the offshore Otway Basin gas project “Annie,” describing the development as an important step toward strengthening Victoria’s future energy security and supporting business confidence, including across the manufacturing sector, during the transition to net zero.
AMTIL outlines manufacturing pressures reshaping APAC industry in 2026
AMTIL says manufacturing conditions across the Asia-Pacific region are being reshaped in 2026 by growing digital expectations, energy uncertainty and mounting productivity pressures, with Australian manufacturers facing both new opportunities and operational challenges.
Manufacturing sector warns state NCC variations are increasing building industry complexity, says BPIC
Australia’s manufacturing and building sectors are facing rising compliance costs and regulatory complexity due to growing state and territory variations to the National Construction Code (NCC), according to the Building Products Industry Council.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
