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Lockheed Martin Australia explores manufacturing-backed sustainment model for HIMARS fleet

Lockheed Martin Australia has outlined ongoing efforts to support the long-term sustainment of Australia’s growing HIMARS fleet, with a focus on leveraging domestic manufacturing capability and industry collaboration.

True Protein automates manufacturing processes with NetSuite

Sydney-based wellness company True Protein has upgraded its manufacturing and operational capabilities by adopting Oracle NetSuite’s AI-powered cloud ERP system, aiming to streamline processes and support multi-channel growth, according to a media release from True Protein.

Albanese highlights manufacturing in speech on food and beverage sector

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has underscored the importance of Australian manufacturing in supporting the nation’s food and beverage industry, during a dinner event in Melbourne on Saturday, 21 March.

Monash University research highlights safer, smarter human-robot teamwork in manufacturing

A review led by researchers from Monash University suggests that improving how robots predict human behaviour could help make manufacturing environments safer, more adaptive and efficient, as the sector transitions toward Industry 5.0.

CSIRO-backed program targets manufacturing and SME innovation in Qld

The CSIRO and the Queensland Government have launched a free training program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including those in manufacturing, to develop research and development (R&D) capabilities and pursue innovation opportunities.

Manufacturing boost as Vorwerk relocates Australasian HQ to Victoria

The Victorian Government says manufacturing capability and investment attraction remain central to the state’s economic strategy, as global home technology company Vorwerk relocates its Australasian headquarters from Perth to Melbourne, in a move expected to support 55 jobs.

Boral names Matt McKenzie as new CEO

Boral Limited has announced the appointment of Matt McKenzie as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Vik Bansal, who will join the SGH Board as a Director.

Queensland breaks ground on nation’s first green steel manufacturing mill in 30 years

Queensland has officially begun construction on the country’s first steel mill in more than three decades, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing and meeting domestic demand for reinforcing bar. 

Nationwide push highlights homegrown manufacturing with ‘Made Right Here’

Australian Made has launched its “Made Right Here” campaign, putting a spotlight on local manufacturing and Australian businesses nationwide. 

Opella Healthcare launches manufacturing electrification project backed by $1.94M in federal funding

Opella Healthcare has announced a new manufacturing-focused electrification project at its North Brisbane facility, supported by $1.94 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in what the company describes as an Australian first in site decarbonisation.
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