AMGC surveys supply chain impact on manufacturing
Manufacturing in Australia is facing continued pressure from ongoing supply chain instabilities, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), which says the disruption is affecting businesses across logistics and financial operations.
Australia expands defence manufacturing with $2.3B HIMARS strike capability upgrade
The Australian Government has moved to expand Australia’s defence manufacturing-linked capability and the Australian Army’s long-range strike capacity, selecting the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in a $2.3 billion investment over the next decade.
Australian gov’t signs AI agreement with Microsoft under national plan
The Australian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
KONGSBERG Australia reports LEED Platinum certification for South Australia facility
KONGSBERG Australia says its Mawson Lakes facility in South Australia has achieved Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Building Design and Construction: New Construction category.
$1.4B Clean Energy Fund to drive WA renewable projects and infrastructure
The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke announces East Rockingham expansion
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke has announced a $22 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia, as the company said it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity and support future growth.
Amcor expands manufacturing footprint with $35M Malaysian healthcare packaging facility
ASX-listed global packaging company Amcor has expanded its manufacturing presence in Southeast Asia with the opening of an advanced healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, supported by an investment of more than $35 million.
IperionX highlights manufacturing ramp-up as titanium operations move to continuous production
IperionX has reported progress in its titanium operations, with manufacturing activity increasing during the March 2026 quarter as its Virginia facility transitioned to continuous production and scaled product development.
Manufacturing-led growth as Queensland launches first graphite-to-anode site
The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.
$8M funding to expand WA paper and cardboard recycling capacity
The Western Australian Government says the state’s paper and cardboard recycling capacity is set to expand following a $7.92 million joint funding package from the Albanese and Cook Governments to upgrade infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility.
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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.
