Sydney amps up electric vehicle adoption with expanded charging network
Sydney's electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have increased on-street charging opportunities, with nine low-impact plug-in points strategically placed for the convenience of residents and visitors, as announced in a media release by the City of Sydney and Ausgrid.
Australian Hydrogen Council applauds $140M hydrogen hub deal in Pilbara
The Australian Hydrogen Council has applauded the Australian Government for announcing a $140 million agreement with the Western Australian Government to advance a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region.
Judo Bank PMI: Manufacturing employment declines as new orders fall
Australia’s manufacturing sector conditions further deteriorated at the start of the second half of 2024, according to the latest PMI data from Judo Bank.
Saunders wins $9.3m contract to supply fuel storage tank at Ampol’s Lytton refinery
Saunders International announced that Ampol has awarded it a $9.3 million contract to deliver a new fuel storage tank at its Lytton Refinery in Brisbane's Port.
Sigma inks Chemist Warehouse supply contract for PBS, FMCG goods
Pharmaceutical company Sigma Healthcare Limited has signed a binding term sheet with Chemist Warehouse for the supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines as well as Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) products for a five-year period beginning on 1 July 2024.
NAIF approves $450m loan for major WA salt and potash project
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has approved a $450m loan for a major salt and potash production facility that will create hundreds of jobs...
Hysata teams up with POSCO to advance next-gen electrolyser tech
Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has entered joint development agreements with South Korea’s POSCO Holdings and POSCO Eco & Challenge (E&C) to accelerate the commercialisation of its innovative electrolyser technology.
South Australia’s soft plastic recycling efforts bolstered by $20M investment
The Australian Government's $20 million investment in advanced recycling technology will annually divert over 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics from South Australian landfills.
EOS manufacturing boosted by $175M counter-drone order, UAE joint venture plans
Australia’s defence manufacturing sector is set to play a role in a new counter-drone systems contract after Electro Optic Systems (EOS) announced it had secured a US$124 million (approximately A$175 million) order from UAE-based Generation 5 Holding L.L.C (Gen5).
Six small companies secure Federal grants to grow their defence exports
Six Australian small businesses have been awarded a total of $1.3 million in Federal Government grants designed to boost their export potential.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
