Australia’s $15B National Reconstruction Fund now open for investments
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is now poised to initiate investments aimed at fostering the growth of Australia's industrial capabilities, with a focus on generating secure and well-paid job opportunities for the future.
Tasmanian manufacturing firm to build three vessels for New Zealand’s Navy
Tasmanian company PFG has secured a contract to supply three 12.6 metre ultra-modern high-speed vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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ElectraLith secures $2M from Breakthrough Vic to scale sustainable lithium extraction
Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $2 million investment in ElectraLith, a Victorian-based startup focused on advancing lithium extraction and refining technologies in the clean energy sector.
Hypersonix granted US patent for SPARTAN scramjet
Aerospace company Hypersonix has been awarded a US patent for technology used in its SPARTAN scramjet design, which will power its in-development hypersonic ‘spaceplanes.’
Australia boosts battery manufacturing with new Graphinex facility in Townsville
Graphinex has officially opened its new Battery Anode Demonstration Facility in Townsville, marking a significant step in advancing Australia's manufacturing capabilities in the battery materials sector.
Tania Archibald named new BlueScope Managing Director and CEO
BlueScope has announced the appointment of Tania Archibald as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mark Vassella when he retires on 1 February 2026.
RMIT University-led recycled road project begins in Victoria
A team of researchers led by RMIT University is paving the road across 10 Victorian sites with asphalt incorporated with recycled plastic from consumer and industrial waste.
JCU and Lockheed Martin partner to test bendable ceramic
Engineers at James Cook University have developed a 3D-printed bendable ceramic material, capable of withstanding extreme flexing, which will now be tested in collaboration with Lockheed Martin to potentially revolutionize aerospace vehicle design.
Aussie manufacturing sector faces $15.8B productivity loss amid worker dissatisfaction
A recent report from SafetyCulture has highlighted the challenges facing Australia’s manufacturing sector, revealing that 70 per cent of manufacturing workers are concerned about future labour shortages.
IVE Group signs major lease at Mirvac’s Aspect Industrial Estate
Mirvac and its industrial partner, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), have secured a new tenant for their 56-hectare Aspect Industrial Estate in Western Sydney, welcoming Australia’s largest diversified marketing company, IVE Group, to a newly leased 44,000 square metre warehouse facility.
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How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
