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PM Anthony Albanese reveals ambitious vision for the Australian manufacturing industry

Anthony Albanese has provided key insights into his pre-budget strategy during a recent speech, announcing plans to introduce the Future Made in Australia Act, a framework aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs, and seizing opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and critical minerals.

Australia signs record military export contract with Germany for Boxer vehicles

Australia has sealed a manufacturing deal for 123 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles, with over 100 slated for export to the German Army, marking the country's largest foreign military export to Germany to date.

Aussie icon Jess Mauboy and Australian Made join forces for local products initiative

Australian singer Jessica Mauboy has taken centre stage as the newly appointed ambassador of Australian Made Week 2024, harmonising the "buy local" message with her renowned voice.

RED grant boosts modular housing production in the Wheatbelt

Regional Development Minister Don Punch has inaugurated an all-weather production facility at Evoke Living Homes, a distinguished modular and prefabricated home builder located in...

Qld’s manufacturing program unveils first locally built rail replacement bus

The initial batch of 200 rail substitute buses has been completed as part of the Queensland Government's investment surpassing $130 million, bolstering the state’s public transportation and local manufacturing.

ARENA, Australian gov’t inject $59M into hydrogen and low emissions iron & steel research

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $59.1 million in funding for 21 research projects aimed at advancing renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel technologies.

1414 Degrees secures access to ElectraNet Transmission Line

In a recent development, 1414 Degrees Ltd announced that its joint venture, SiliconAurora Pty Ltd, in equal partnership with Vast Renewables Limited (Vast), has reached a significant milestone.

NSW F&B manufacturers offered subsidies for Fine Food Australia showcase

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for emerging food and beverage manufacturers across New South Wales (NSW) to display their products at Fine Food Australia, the trade event for the food industry in the southern hemisphere.

Smart manufacturing tech alleviates skills shortage woes for Aussie manufacturers – Rockwell Automation

In response to the pressing skills shortage facing Australian businesses, Rockwell Automation's 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report (SoSM) has revealed that smart manufacturing technologies are empowering local manufacturers to tackle this challenge head-on.

BioPak acquires reusable cup company Huskee

Australian B Corp and sustainable packaging company BioPak announced the acquisition of Australian-based reusable cup enterprise, Huskee.
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The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.