Australian gov’t commits $21.2M to manufacturing-focused commercialisation projects
The Australian Government has announced $21.2 million in matched grant funding for 13 projects aimed at strengthening manufacturing capability, supporting small and medium enterprises and startups to commercialise new technologies through the Industry Growth Program.
Salvos Stores opens Australia’s first textile recovery facility in Brisbane
Salvos Stores has opened a textile recovery facility in Brisbane, describing the site as the first of its kind in Australia and part of broader efforts to reduce clothing waste and support circular economy initiatives.
CRA backs Ambitious Australia report but urges careful implementation
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has welcomed the release of the Ambitious Australia report, the final report of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), while urging careful implementation to protect existing research capabilities
NSW calls on manufacturers for AMW 2026
The NSW Government is seeking to highlight the capabilities of local manufacturing businesses by offering co-exhibiting opportunities at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026, an industry event aimed at connecting manufacturers with domestic and international partners.
Metal Logic moves to scale clean steel manufacturing with Pilbara site deal
Low-carbon steel platform Metal Logic says it plans to expand Australian manufacturing capability after agreeing to acquire about 1,000 hectares of tenements in Western Australia’s Pilbara region for the deployment of its modular clean steel smelting technology.
Gov’t invests $176M in Australian-made uncrewed vessel manufacturing
The Australian Department of Defence says a $176 million investment in a new fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured uncrewed surface vessels will strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities while supporting local manufacturing and industry jobs.
National strategy targets growth in Australia’s fashion and textile manufacturing
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have unveiled a ten-year plan aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing across Australia’s fashion and textile sector, outlining a coordinated national strategy intended to rebuild capability in textile, clothing and footwear production.
Australian Made: GME unveils next-gen XRS Connect radio platform
GME has announced the release of the next generation of its XRS Connect UHF CB radio platform, introducing two new models designed to expand the company’s existing range of two-way communication devices.
Industry-backed TAFE degree aims to grow skills across manufacturing, automation sectors
TAFE Queensland has launched a new Associate Degree in Applied Technologies aimed at strengthening skills across advanced industries including manufacturing, as demand grows for workers with digital and automation capabilities.
Australians back domestic manufacturing push for sustainable aviation fuel, Sydney Airport says
New research commissioned by Sydney Airport suggests Australians broadly support building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry that would expand local manufacturing capability while creating regional jobs and supporting farmers.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
