Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Australia’s first RNA manufacturing facility opens in NSW

HDR says a facility it describes as Australia’s first dedicated RNA research and manufacturing facility has officially opened within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct, supporting the development and production of next-generation vaccines, therapies and diagnostics.

Holista Colltech to produce medical grade product in Collie

Biotech company Holista Colltech has secured $501,250 in grant funding from the Western Australian Government's Collie Futures Industry Development Fund to expand its production...

CEFC invests $75 million in new Queensland C&D recycling facility

The CEFC has announced the allocation of $75 million in debt finance to help develop Queensland’s upcoming flagship construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Pinkenba. 

Siemens SiGreen solution track carbon footprints in SA’s food manufacturing industry

Global technology company Siemens is looking for a South Australia-based food and beverage (F&B) company that will pilot trial SiGreen, an emission-tracking and management solution for product carbon footprints. 

Modscape + Modbotics begins construction of 50,000sqm Yatala manufacturing facility

Manufacturing is set to expand at Yatala on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with Modscape + Modbotics marking the start of construction of a new 50,000-square-metre advanced manufacturing facility.

Australia rolls out National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy

The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources has launched the National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy, outlining initiatives that will help the nation achieve a more sustainable and globally competitive rail manufacturing sector. 

NOVONIX and Stellantis ink agreement to support EV growth

NOVONIX has signed a binding offtake agreement with Stellantis to provide high-performance synthetic graphite for its electric vehicle battery manufacturing partners in North America.

AMSL Aero, partners advance hydrogen-electric aircraft manufacturing with liquid-hydrogen refuelling milestone

AMSL Aero, in collaboration with New Zealand-based Fabrum and Brisbane-based Stralis Aircraft, has announced an advancement in hydrogen-electric aircraft manufacturing following the successful refuelling of composite liquid-hydrogen aviation tanks.

Mars opens $112.6M manufacturing facility in Wodonga

Mars has officially opened a new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, describing the project as a significant investment in Australian manufacturing, regional employment and production capability.

IMCRC closes doors after seven years

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre has announced the closing of its doors after seven years of supporting the transformation of Australian manufacturing.
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