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New Taskforce Set to Reinvigorate New South Wales’ Manufacturing Sector

A new taskforce that will renew NSW's modern manufacturing sector was recently announced. The goal is to accelerate the development and adoption of modern...

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. 

Element 25 to launch autonomous mining operations at Butcherbird in 2025

Element 25 announced plans to collaborate with Scania and Regroup to deploy what it claims as the world's first fleet of autonomous mining trucks at the Butcherbird Manganese Mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. 

New iLAuNCH space trailblazer to help develop Australia’s space manufacturing sector

The University of Southen Queensland (UniSQ) is now home to the new Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics Trailblazer (iLAuNCH), a program aimed at transforming world-class Australian research into practical breakthroughs. 

Queensland backs local manufacturing in new State Budget

The Palaszczuk Labor Government is backing the local manufacturing industry in Queensland with massive investments in the sector included in the state’s latest 2023-24 Budget. 

Boost for Aussie manufacturers as gov’t expands buy local strategy

The Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) has welcomed the federal government’s Buy Australian Plan, which is outlined in the 2025 Federal Budget and aims to boost support for local manufacturers and producers.

Hanwha defence contract to deliver jobs boost in Tasmania

Premier and Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic, Jeremy Rockliff, has congratulated Elphinstone following their successful joint bid with Hanwha Defense Group to be part of the Land 400 Phase 3 program.

First Nations food firms in Qld receive backing in a push for large-scale manufacturing

The Queensland Government has provided funding to three First Nations native food enterprises in Queensland to pave the way for product development, bulk production, and manufacturing trials. 
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