Rio Tinto calls on WA manufacturers to build iron ore rail cars
Rio Tinto has invited Western Australian manufacturers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the construction of 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron...
Government announces more than 300 defence nuclear science and engineering scholarships
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced the creation of more than 300 scholarships over the next five years to boost Australia's nuclear scientific and engineering workforce.
Minister...
NIOA to build $50m weapons factory in Australia
NIOA has disclosed plans for a $50 million facility specializing in the production of small arms and weaponry for the Australian Defence Force, commercial...
Rivian to expand manufacturing in Georgia, US
Rivian will expand its manufacturing activities by establishing a second unit in Georgia, United States.
The project entails a $5 billion investment in site development...
Timberlink to invest $63m in a timber manufacturing facility in Bell Bay
Leading Australasian timber products manufacturing company will invest $63 million in its manufacturing facility in Bell Bay Tasmania.
The undertaking will begin in 2022, with...
LCK explores optionality to produce domestic AdBlue to address chronic supply shortage across Australia
Leigh Creek Energy (LCK), a future key supplier of urea through its $2.6 billion Leigh Creek Energy Project (LCUP), is exploring optionality to produce...
Tritium inks global EV charging contract with Shell
Australian fast charger specialist Tritium will provide fast charging technology and services to Shell as part of a global framework agreement announced this week.
Shell...
Austal USA boosts its ship repair and maintenance capabilities in San Diego
Perth international shipbuilder Austal announced that its subsidiary, Austal USA, has completed the purchase of a long-term lease of the Marine Group Boat Works...
Luerssen launches Australia’s first Arafura Class OVP
Luerssen Australia has launched “Arafura” – the first in a fleet of 12 OPVs being built for the Royal Australian Navy to replace the...
Moderna to establish mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Victoria
Victoria will become the first place in the southern hemisphere to manufacture mRNA vaccines, as part of an in-principle agreement between the Victorian Government,...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut
Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.
