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South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.

Manufacturing guidance covering medicinal gases, qualification, and validation processes is being considered under two concept papers released for public consultation, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 

Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its five-year Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program and outlining the next phase of its sustainability strategy.

Austal Limited has delivered the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, completing the SEA1445-1 program following a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on March 3, 2026.

The Victorian Government says it is strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability by boosting critical minerals processing, announcing new grants aimed at establishing a local antimony processing industry and creating jobs in regional Victoria.

Australian technology company Hazer Group Limited says its graphite has met Australian infrastructure specifications and international standards for use as an additive in concrete and asphalt manufacturing applications following independent third-party testing.

Australian print businesses are rethinking manufacturing strategies in 2026, with automation and digital inkjet technologies reshaping how production moves through the factory floor, according to Jet Technologies.

The Western Australian Government has announced it will develop a comprehensive workforce strategy aimed at supporting key industries, including advanced manufacturing, as part of efforts to diversify and strengthen the State’s economy.

Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.

Engineers are being recognised globally for their role in driving innovation and sustainability, as Engineers Australia marks World Engineering Day on 4 March 2026.