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The future of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is being increasingly influenced by how organisations use technology in their day-to-day operations, according to thought leadership from Konica Minolta Australia.

Australia’s manufacturing ambitions are increasingly being tested by a central workforce question, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, as government, industry and training leaders gather in Melbourne to address skills shortages shaping the sector’s future.

Australian governments have committed a further $105 million to support critical minerals processing and manufacturing capability at Nyrstar's Hobart and Port Pirie smelters, backing continued operations while future investment options are assessed.

Australia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcoming the federal government's confirmation that treaty negotiations for Australia's association with Horizon Europe have formally concluded.

Queensland will invest up to $4 million in what it says will be Australia's largest high-resolution regional airborne gravity survey to support future critical minerals exploration in the state's north-west.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a lightweight wearable sensor that could one day allow patients with heart and breathing conditions to be monitored continuously at home, potentially supporting earlier detection of health issues and reducing the need for hospital visits.

Canberra-based defence manufacturer Boresight has expanded its target drone offering with the introduction of a larger unmanned aerial system designed to meet growing demand for realistic counter-drone training and testing.

Several members of Engineers Australia have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with the organisation congratulating recipients for their contributions to engineering, education, industry and the broader community.

The Australian Government has awarded a $72 million contract to Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large-calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has launched a new industry group focused on food manufacturing, aimed at supporting professional development, networking and business growth across the sector.