UNSW research explores greener manufacturing methods for iron and steel production
UNSW Sydney researchers are advancing work on cleaner iron and steelmaking technologies in a bid to address one of the manufacturing sector’s largest sources of carbon emissions.
Altech Batteries raises $6M to advance battery manufacturing projects
Altech Batteries Limited has announced a $6 million capital raising to support the advancement of its battery manufacturing and commercialisation initiatives across Australia, Europe and the United States.
Breakthrough Victoria announces first Fellowship recipients driving research commercialisation
Breakthrough Victoria (BV) has announced the first three recipients of its Fellowship Program, a $7.5 million initiative designed to support researchers in transforming their discoveries into market-ready innovations.
New register to monitor health of silica-exposed workers across manufacturing, mining sectors
The NSW Government has launched a new Silica Worker Register (SWR) to improve health monitoring and protect workers involved in high-risk crystalline silica substance (CSS) processing across industries including manufacturing, construction, mining, and tunnelling.
EVC report finds strong EV uptake, calls for continued support
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has reached new milestones in sales, model availability and charging infrastructure, but continued growth will depend on sustained government and industry support, according to the State of EVs 2025 report released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement
Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector.
Construction set for 2026 on Moreton Bay TAFE manufacturing and skills hub
The Queensland Government has secured the site for the proposed $60 million Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, a project aimed at supporting skills development and growth in the state’s manufacturing sector.
Aurora Labs secures $5.5M to advance manufacturing of next-gen drone propulsion systems
Aurora Labs Limited has raised approximately $5.5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate the manufacturing and development of its next-generation drone propulsion systems, with strategic backing from Adelaide-based Sovereign Propulsion Systems (SPS).
Gold Coast manufacturer PWR takes out top award at Queensland Export Awards
Gold Coast-based manufacturer PWR Advanced Cooling Technology has been named Queensland Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, also taking home the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category award.
ClearVue secures $4.6M to advance global solar facade commercialisation
Renewable energy smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has raised AUD 4.6 million through a supported placement to accelerate its international commercialisation efforts and advance product innovation.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
