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Qld’s push for critical mineral exploration receives $4.6M boost

Queensland companies have secured significant funding totalling $4.6 million earmarked for extensive digging, drilling, sampling, and surveying activities aimed at uncovering new critical mineral deposits across the state.

Engineers Australia calls for engineering-led planning as summer risks rise

Engineers Australia is urging governments and communities to prioritise engineering-led solutions as the country prepares for a summer marked by hotter-than-average temperatures, heightened bushfire danger and increased pressure on critical infrastructure.

Australian-made health innovations get green light with gov’t support

The Australian Government has announced a $12 million investment to support the development of new Australian-made medical devices and medicines aimed at improving the treatment of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Victoria backs local manufacturing with bigger rebates for Aussie-made hot water systems

The Victorian Government has announced increased rebates for Australian-made hot water systems, aiming to reduce energy bills for households while strengthening the state's manufacturing industry.

Government vouchers to explore innovative technologies

The Victorian Coalition Government has awarded Technology Development vouchers worth up to $50,000 to 13 innovative companies as part of its $8 million Technology...

MEMKO rolls out non-intrusive flight test solution for rapid aircraft trials

MEMKO has introduced its first market product, the Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation (NIFTI) system, designed to streamline flight trials with rapid, affordable, and flexible testing capabilities. 

Made in Queensland Round 7 opens for applications

The Queensland Government has released applicant guidelines for Round 7 of the Made in Queensland (MIQ) program, with the online application form now available. 

Gov’t signs off $53m MMI funding with Gilmour to bolster space manufacturing in Australia

Gilmour Space Technologies today announced a $52 million grant deal with Australia's federal government to advance the research and commercialisation of new space technologies as part of its Australian Space Manufacturing Network (ASMN) initiative. 

Magnis’ subsidiary iM3 receives A$110m to accelerate gigawatt-scale battery plant in NY

Magnis Energy Technologies' subsidiary, iM3NY, has received US$85 million (A$110 million) in funding to fast-track production at the lithium-ion battery plant located in Endicott,...

L3Harris Micreo to manufacture new explosive ordnance disposal robots

The Albanese Government has inked a $46 million contract with Queensland-based L3Harris Micreo to manufacture up to 80 new explosive ordnance disposal robots for Australia’s sailors, soldiers and aviators.  
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital

Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.