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The Victorian Government has approved the Kentbruck Green Power Hub, a 600-megawatt wind farm near Nelson in south-west Victoria, following a detailed environmental assessment process.

An Australian manufacturer of recycled-plastic souvenirs is expanding its production footprint internationally after securing a supply agreement with SEA LIFE’s global aquarium network, a move that highlights how small-scale community recycling can be integrated into global manufacturing and tourism supply chains.

DroneShield has renewed its support for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Drone Racing Team for 2026, continuing a partnership that the company says is focused on skills development and innovation in drone operations. 

Babcock Australasia has secured a $42 million extension to its Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE) asset management contract, a program that involves the sustainment, integration and support of specialised equipment supplied through Australian-based industry partners.

A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.

MIT engineers have developed a 3D-printable aluminium alloy that is significantly stronger and more heat-resistant than conventional aluminium, a breakthrough that could support the development of lighter components for aerospace and other industrial applications, according to the institute.

Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin are leading a collaborative research effort to develop a new 3D printing approach that could change how semiconductor chips and electronic packages are manufactured. 

Australia’s submarine company ASC has entered into a collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to develop specialised nuclear career pathways linked to the AUKUS submarine program.

NSW recyclers have returned a record 15 billion drink containers through the state’s Return and Earn scheme, delivering an estimated $1.5 billion in refunds to the community since the program began, according to the NSW Government.

Global manufacturing conditions ended 2025 on a subdued footing, with growth remaining modest as output expanded slightly while new orders and employment were broadly unchanged, according to the December JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI report.