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Victoria pushes ‘buy local’ initiative amid holiday season

The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to buy local and support the state’s farmers, producers, and retailers. 

Visy officially opens $100m corrugated packaging plant in Truganina

Packaging and resource recovery company Visy has officially opened a new corrugated packaging facility in Truganina as part of its commitment to innovate and increase...

Cynata partners with leading biologic product manufacturer

Cynata Therapeutics Ltd has confirmed the signing of an agreement with Waisman Biomanufacturing for manufacturing process development, scale-up and clinical-grade manufacture of its CymerusTM...

Victoria to establish commercial-scale mRNA manufacturing capability within a year

The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of mRNA Victoria, a new dedicated organisation charged with building the state’s mRNA manufacturing capability. mRNA Victoria, to...

Australian owned defence company Aquaterro wins $35m combat helmet upgrade contract

Melbourne-based company Aquaterro has won a $35 million contract to refurbish and upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s combat helmets. Under the five-year contract, Aquaterro will...

End Food Waste Australia: Food businesses recoup $12 million from food waste action in...

Food businesses participating in the Australian Food Pact recouped $12 million in additional revenue in 2025 by transforming unsold food into higher-value uses, according to End Food Waste Australia, which leads the initiative.

IMCRC-backed project develops world-first Australian-made geotechnical sensor

Researchers from Griffith University and Geoinventions Consulting Services have developed a world-first multi-functional geotechnical sensor that could monitor the health of Australia’s roadways, enhancing safety and saving taxpayer money. 

Innovative wastewater treatment plant in Loganholme to use gasification for waste disposal

The Logan City Council (LCC) has secured $6.2 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment...

University of Sydney researchers develop ‘Velcro DNA’ for nanorobotic innovations

A team of researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in molecular robotics, utilising DNA origami to create programmable nanostructures.

Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project granted environmental approval

Environment Minister Sussan Ley has announced that environmental approval has been given for the Narrabri Gas Project in the Gunnedah Basin, subject to a...
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance

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