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Manufacturing capability in Western Australia has been bolstered following the official opening of a new materials innovation hub by Fenner Conveyors, alongside the launch of a recycled-content conveyor belt developed in partnership with Tyrecycle.

Tetra Pak has announced an expansion of its packaging capabilities in Oceania, with new technology enabling single-serve wine and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages to be produced in Australia and New Zealand.

Scientists working to cure children’s genetic diseases are calling on New South Wales residents to support a community recycling initiative aimed at raising $200,000 for research by 19 April, according to Children’s Medical Research Institute.

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the NSW Government to finalise its financial support for the Tomago aluminium smelter, warning that delays could jeopardise jobs and Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity.

Australia’s federal parliament is set to examine the role of critical minerals in the nation’s economic future, with the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries announcing its first public hearing as part of a broader inquiry.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO says it has successfully trialled AI-powered autonomous robots designed to improve maintenance at large-scale solar farms, with the aim of enhancing safety, reducing costs and supporting more reliable energy generation.

Manufacturing investment opportunities in Melbourne’s south east were the focus of a joint industry event hosted by the Greater South East Melbourne council alliance (GSEM) and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), as stakeholders discussed ways to expand Australia’s domestic manufacturing base and strengthen economic resilience.

Australia has signalled its intention to begin negotiations to join Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program, with the move welcomed by Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering as a step toward expanding global collaboration in science and technology.

Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have been positioned as a key pillar of regional energy security following a new fuel security agreement between Australia and Singapore, according to Australian Energy Producers.

Australia has finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, a deal expected to expand market access for Australian manufacturers and strengthen economic ties with one of the world’s largest economies.