Queensland begins COVID-19 vaccine human trials
Innovation Minister Kate Jones has announced that human trials will begin today on the University of Queensland’s promising COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 4000 people have...
Orica announces ambition for net zero emissions by 2050
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Orica (ASX: ORI) today announced its ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, covering scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Heidelberg Materials to acquire Midway Concrete in Melbourne expansion
Heidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, expanding its presence in Melbourne’s construction materials market.
CSIRO develops quantum timing technology to strengthen satellite resilience
CSIRO has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted.
Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto launch Qld closed-loop recycling initiative
Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto.
Australian heavy industry gets $330M boost for clean energy transition
The Australian Government is spearheading an investment of $330 million into the future of heavy industry in Australia to locally manufacture clean energy and bolster emissions reduction initiatives across various industrial sectors nationwide.
EOS lands multi-year defence contract for advanced laser weapon
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has secured an export order for its newly developed 100-kilowatt high-power laser weapon system, designed for counter-drone warfare.
Honeywell to supply automation, safety systems for Iluka’s Eneabba rare earths refinery
Honeywell has announced it will provide its Integrated Controls and Safety System (ICSS) for Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia, which the company says will be the first fully integrated facility of its kind in Australia.
Victoria announces latest grant recipients to boost local defence manufacturing
The Victorian government has unveiled the Round 2 recipients of the Victorian Land Systems Fund– Supply Chain Uplift Program, an initiative aimed at helping local businesses compete for and win major manufacturing defence contracts and boost the state’s local defence capabilities.
NIOA continues recapitalisation work on ADF tank ammunition at the Benalla munitions factory in...
Australian-owned weapons and ammunitions maker NIOA is continuing manufacturing operations at the Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Benalla Munitions Facility in recapitalising 120mm tank...
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
