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CSIRO has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted.

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a long-term partnership with South Korea's JS Link to develop a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Kuantan, Malaysia, in a move the company says will expand regional manufacturing capability and strengthen rare earth supply chains.

Independent research commissioned by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has found that NATA accreditation contributes between AUD $488 million and $712 million to Australia's economy each year, while also supporting confidence in goods, services and regulatory systems across multiple industries.

Demand for residential electric vehicle (EV) charger installations in Victoria has remained steady despite the end of government rebates, with Melbourne-based electrical contractor All Electrics saying homeowners are increasingly viewing home charging as a long-term investment influenced by convenience, energy savings and broader manufacturing developments.

ClearVue Technologies says its Gen 3 Vision Glass has achieved multiple international certifications following an independent testing program, marking a manufacturing milestone that the company says supports the commercial deployment of its building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products across global markets.

The NSW Government says it will invest $12 billion to rebuild train manufacturing in the Hunter through a new state-owned production facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline aimed at supporting long-term local manufacturing, jobs and supply chains.

Australia has an opportunity to improve fuel security while reducing emissions by building a domestic renewable fuels industry using locally produced agricultural feedstocks, according to an opinion piece by GrainCorp CEO and Managing Director Robert Spurway.

Colli Timber & Hardware says a $5.5 million upgrade of its manufacturing facility in Cardup will significantly expand its production capacity, with the investment aimed at helping accelerate housing construction in Western Australia.

Boresight has announced the launch of its new BQ-750 Block 2 aerial target drone, saying the platform expands its manufacturing capabilities with increased flight endurance, range and payload capacity while remaining compatible with the company's existing training systems.

Researchers at RMIT University have developed and tested a wastewater treatment approach that removed more than 90 per cent of microplastics by combining microbubbles and nanobubbles during the treatment process.