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Australian manufacturing is being promoted as a key economic driver ahead of Australian Made Week 2026, with Australian Made Campaign Ltd appointing Andy Lee as ambassador.

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted workflow aimed at accelerating the discovery of next-generation semiconductor materials by replacing traditional trial-and-error methods with a targeted, data-driven approach, according to UNSW.

Wollondilly residents will soon have increased access to container recycling with a new Return and Earn machine set to open at Silverdale Shopping Centre on Friday 24 April, expanding the local network of return points across the shire.

Orica has announced it is expanding into copper processing chemistry through the acquisition of the Danafloat product range from FMC Corporation.

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.

POSCO Holdings has expanded its partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), moving from International Trading Partner to Key Partner status to deepen its involvement in collaborative research on industrial decarbonisation.

The University of Wollongong has launched a research internship program aimed at connecting businesses with PhD researchers to support innovation and address industry challenges.

Manufacturing in the battery sector is set for further development, with Voltavate’s manufacturing-integrated separator technology receiving backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in a $3.55 million pilot-scale program aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities.

ABB says its manufacturing-driven grinding technology will play a central role in a major new mining development in Australia, after securing a contract to supply mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland.

The Queensland Government has welcomed the announced acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine near Emerald, a move it says supports the long-term future of operations and employment at the site.